Army issues burlap sacks of grain as new retention bonus
“Excuse me? I’m getting what for reenlisting?”
WASHINGTON — The Army will begin issuing 50-pound burlap sacks of grain to reenlisting soldiers in an effort to fight food insecurity across the force and increase morale at the same time, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George announced at a press conference today.
“We feel this is a positive measure that will show we care. People first as I believe the …
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