New Castle County Air Force Base, Delaware --
FY25 ANG Incentive Program
Updated as of 04 APR 25
The current bonus list below is effective 1 APR 25 - 30 SEP 25 unless otherwise noted or superseded by future written guidance. Members that are ELIGIBLE to reenlist, contact Retention Office to determine your eligibility to receive a bonus.
- AGRs and Technicians to include Indef Positions are not eligible, Traditional Drill Status Guardsmen only!
- If a member is serving under an incentive, and they take a full-time position, they must notify the ROM
- AFSC MUST be on the lists below to be eligible
- Enlisted members must have less than 16 years total military service from their Pay Date
- Enlisted members can reenlist within 30 days if they are currently serving in a bonus contract however, they retain their ETS, and their new DOE is the day after that ETS
- If not serving on a bonus a member can reenlistment 90 days before their ETS
- Members in an excess position are NOT eligible for incentives.
Please ensure you talk with MSgt K. Jacobsmeyer (ROM) for further eligibility requirements
National Enlisted Incentive List - Six Year Enlistment/Reenlistment
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NPS: Non-Prior Service. This refers to individuals who are joining the military for the first time and have no prior military experience.
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FQ: Fully Qualified. This refers to individuals who are already fully trained and certified in a specific AFSC or role, meeting all required qualifications without needing further retraining.
Highly Critical AFSC
- 1B4X1 Cyber Warfare Operations
- 1D7X2R RF Transmission Operations
- 1D7X3 Cable and Antenna Operations
- 2W0X1 Munitions Systems
- 2G0X1 Logistics Plans
Critical AFSC
- 1A1X2L Mobility Force Aviator C-130H Flight Engineer
- 1N4X1 Cyber Intelligence
- 2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance
- 2A6X1 Aerospace Propulsion
- 2A6X2 Aerospace Ground Equipment
- 2A6X4 Aircraft Fuel Systems
- 2A6X5 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
- 2A7X3 Aircraft Structural Maintenance
- 2A9X4 Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics
- 2F0X1 Fuels
- 2R2X1 Maintenance Management
- 2T3X1 Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance
- 3E0X2 Electrical Power Production
- 3E2X1 Pavements and Construction Equipment
- 3E3X1 Structural
- 3E4X1 Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance
- 3E8X1 Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Incentives
Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
- Highly Critical: $50,000
- Critical: $50,000
Prior-Service Enlistment Bonus
- Highly Critical: $75,000 (Fully Qualified) / $65,000 (Retraining)
- Critical: $60,000 (Fully Qualified) / $45,000 (Retraining)
Selective Retention Bonus (Reenlistment Bonus)
- Highly Critical: $90,000 (Fully Qualified) / $70,000 (Retraining)
- Critical: $60,000 (Fully Qualified) / $45,000 (Retraining)
Affiliation Bonus
- Highly Critical: $75,000 (Fully Qualified) / $65,000 (Retraining)
- Critical: $60,000 (Fully Qualified)
Local Enlisted Incentive List - Six Year Enlistment/Reenlistment
166 DE Local AFSC
- 3E7X1 Fire Protection
- 3P0X1 Security Forces
- 4N0X1 Aerospace Medical Service
Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
Prior-Service Enlistment Bonus
- Fully Qualified: $25,000
- Retraining: $30,000
Selective Retention Bonus (Reenlistment Bonus)
- Fully Qualified: $25,000
- Retraining: $30,000
Affiliation Bonus
- Fully Qualified: $25,000
- Retraining: $30,000
National Officer Incentive List - Enlistment/Reenlistment
Critical AFSC
- 11M Mobility Pilot
- 14N Intelligence
- 17S Cyberspace Effects Operations
- 32E Civil Engineer
- 64P Contracting
Critical Health Professional Specialties
- 44M Internal Medicine Physician
- 45B Orthopedic Surgeon
- 46F Flight Nurse
- 46YXM Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- 48R Residency Trained Flight Surgeon
Current ANG members contact
Retention Program Manager: MSgt Karina Jacobsmeyer
Email: karina.jacobsmeyer.2@us.af.mil
Phone: 302-323-3447
Non-current members contact
Recruiting
Email: 166.aw.rec.recruiters@us.af.mil
Phone: 302-323-3444
**NOTE** PLEASE ENSURE YOU VISIT THE ROM/ DO NOT ASSUME YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE QUALIFIES. BONUSES MAY BE TURNED ON/OFF AT ANY TIME PER NGB’S REQUEST