US Army unit offers soldiers 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they re-enlist

The US Army's 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion is offering its soldiers four extra days off to play the video game Grand Theft Auto VI if they re-enlist soon. This unusual incentive is timed to coincide with the game's November release, and commanders hope it will persuade some troops to extend their military commitments. The idea is that the extra free time will be a tempting perk for soldiers, allowing them to indulge in the game's popular activities before returning to their duties. This creative approach to recruitment may help the…

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