US Military Offers Soldiers Time Off To Play GTA 6
A spokesperson for the 3rd Infantry Division of Public affairs confirmed the initiative to Newsweek, ahead of the GTA release.
The U.S. Army is granting soldiers a four-day leave to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) upon its release in November 2026. This incentive is part of a reenlistment program for soldiers in the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Lieutenant Colonel Ryan D. Hodgson signed a directive authorizing the special pass, which is available to soldiers who enlist between August 1, 2026, and November 14, 2026.
The directive has gained attention on social media and prompted discussions about its authenticity. The U.S. Army spokesperson confirmed the directive's validity and explained that the initiative aims to keep soldiers engaged and encourage them to reenlist. The program is designed to reach fiscal year 2027 reenlistment goals, with 130 eligible soldiers in the battalion, 20 of whom have chosen this incentive.
The game, GTA 6, is the highly anticipated sequel to the popular Grand Theft Auto series, with the previous installment, GTA 5, being the second-best-selling video game of all time.
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