01/23/2026
Go Army, Stay Army.
Continuation pay, another reason to stay in the U.S. Army.
✅Soldiers under the blended retirement system with between 8-12 years of service* are eligible for continuation pay, which is like a bonus to continue serving.
✅For active-duty Soldiers, it's a direct cash payout that's 2.5 times their monthly base pay (see graphic below for an example).
✅Accepting the payout does NOT impact eligibility for other reenlistment bonuses, retention bonuses, or special pays.
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