Benefits/Opportunities

Beyond your base salary, the Army offers immediate benefits when you join, plus sets you up to build security for you and your family's future.

• Enlistment bonuses of up to $50K

• High quality, low or no cost health care

• Better rates on home loans

• Retirement and pension plan options

Time off is an important part of a Soldier's life and well-being, which is why the Army offers competitive paid time off, family benefits, travel discounts, and more.

• 30 days paid time off yearly for full-time Soldiers

• Family benefits like paid parental leave

• Perks and incentives from travel discounts to everyday savings

The Tuition Assistance program helps Soldiers in active duty, the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard pay for school or professional training. Eligible Soldiers can receive up to $250 per semester hour and up to 16 semester hours per fiscal year—totaling $4,000 annually to help pay for school or professional training. 

To help Soldiers gain a competitive advantage in their current and future careers, the Army Credentialing Opportunities Online, or COOL, helps Soldiers find and pay for certifications and licenses for a broad range of Army and private-sector jobs