Archive · 24 Aug 2026
US Army Offers GTA VI Pass for Soldier Reenlistment
A US Army battalion in Georgia wants more soldiers to keep serving.
It is offering some soldiers a special four-day break around the release of GTA VI.
Soldiers can qualify by signing a new service contract during a set period.
They must agree to serve for at least two more years.
Their contracts can last as long as six years.
Twenty soldiers have already accepted the offer.
About 130 soldiers may qualify.
The program is currently limited to one battalion at Fort Stewart.
An Army spokesperson said the idea was designed to connect with soldiers’ interests.
A Georgia-based Army battalion is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass timed around Grand Theft Auto VI’s release.
Soldiers must sign reenlistment contracts between August 1 and November 14 to qualify.
Participants must commit to at least two additional years, with contracts lasting up to six years.
Twenty soldiers at Fort Stewart have accepted the incentive, while about 130 are eligible.
The memo was authenticated by Task & Purpose and Military.com, and the program currently applies to one battalion.
- Who
- The United States Army’s 9th Brigade Engineering Battalion, part of the 3rd Infantry Division, is offering the incentive to eligible active-duty soldiers.
- What
- Soldiers who reenlist can receive a four-day pass timed to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
- When
- The qualifying reenlistment period runs from August 1 through November 14; GTA VI is scheduled for release on November 19.
- Where
- The program is based at Fort Stewart in Georgia and currently applies to one battalion.
- Why
- The battalion is using the gaming-related incentive to encourage soldiers to reenlist and remain in service.
- Incentive
- A special four-day pass timed around GTA VI’s release
- Eligibility period
- Reenlistment contracts signed from August 1 through November 14
- Minimum commitment
- At least two additional years of service
- Maximum commitment
- Up to six years
- Accepted offers
- Twenty soldiers at Fort Stewart
- Eligible soldiers
- Approximately 130
- Game release
- GTA VI is scheduled for November 19
