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  • U.S. Army May Cut Key Education Benefits As Service Struggles To Recruit And Retain Troops

    04/08/2024 4:20:25 PM PDT · by where's_the_Outrage? · 29 replies
    Tampa Bay Times ^ | Apr 8, 2024 | Micaela Burrow
    The Army is revisiting two education benefits seen as key recruiting and retention tools and used by more than 100,000 soldiers annually as the service struggles to hang on to troops and resources, the service confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation on Monday. Two programs under review include the Credentialing Assistance (CA) program that allotted soldiers up to $4,000 per year to earn civilian qualifications, and the Tuition Assistance (TA) program that helped troops further their formal education, Military.com first reported. But, the outlet could not determine what sparked considerations to reduce the programs or whether Congressional dictates forced...