Army offers qualified recruits some $20,000 in bonuses Some U.S. Army recruits in South Texas are taking advantage of a recruiting bonus worth $20,000. So far, The U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion in San Antonio estimates nearly 450 recruits have qualified for the quick-ship bonus.

"South Texas continues to be a strong leader in Army recruiting,” said Lt. Col Rene` Brown, the Commander of the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion. “Every day, young men and women answer the call to serve, but more are needed.”

The enlistment bonus was added at the end of July to help the Army reach its recruiting mission. Active Army recruits with no prior military service that have enlisted for at least two years in the active Army and reported for training prior to Sept. 30, are eligible for the enlistment bonus of $20,000.

The $20,000 bonus can be combined with other existing cash enlistment bonuses. The maximum combination of cash bonuses for a four-year or more enlistment is $40,000.

Cash enlistment bonuses may also be combined with either the Army’s Loan Repayment Program or the Army College Fund, but not both. Call 1-800-USA-ARMY, or visit goarmy.com.