The bonus, which is an increase to last year’s offer of $50,000, was announced June 15 by the Navy Recruiting Command as part of the Enlistment Incentives Program.
The U.S. military is seeking to attract the youngest generation to enlist, but technology troubles have hampered the Department of Defense's ability to recruit effectively.
The U.S. Navy is offering a maximum $75,000 enlistment bonus up from $50,000 last year for new recruits pursuing select nuclear rates in an effort to draw them away from civilian employers.