The Army is trying to boost recruitment by offering Memorial Day specials, including cash bonuses and premium bereavement packages for new enlistees. Apparently, 'sacrificing for the country' now comes with a velvet-lined coffin, because what better way to honor the fallen than by selling new ones?

Officials defend enlistment incentives as “a meaningful way to honor the fallen through conversion metrics” <img alt="Army criticized over Memorial Day recruiting specials" src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/fa/9c/fa9cd1d4-6369-4dde-bbf0-3755aa4734dc/content/images/2026/05/9629846.jpg" /><p>ARLINGTON, Va. &#x2014; <a href="https://www.duffelblog.com/army-revamped-80-s-recruiting-slogan-to-be-all-we-tell-you-to-be/" rel="noreferrer">Army recruiting officials</a> are facing criticism after launching ...