RETAIN Act of 2026 enhances retention incentives for Air Force rated officers with over 8 years of aviation service.
The RETAIN Act of 2026 amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to enhance retention incentives for Air Force rated officers with more than 8 years of aviation service. It mandates the payment of the maximum amount of aviation incentive pay to these officers and requires the Secretary of Defense to offer retention incentives, including flexible assignment and duty locations, contract length options, and aviation bonuses.
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