2025 Warrior Dividend: $1,776 Military Bonus Before Christmas
President Donald Trump announced a one-time $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" bonus for 1.45 million U.S. service members.
It honors 250 years of the Armed Forces and thanks them for service.
Funded by tariffs and recent legislation, payments are already released for pre-Christmas deposit.
Who Gets the Bonus?
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1.28 million active-duty members (pay grades O-1 to O-6, including generals up to O-10)
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174,000 reserves (O-6 and below, with 31+ days active duty as of Nov. 30, 2025)
Payment Timeline
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Checks released now
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Direct deposit expected before Christmas 2025
Tax and Salary Context
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Taxable as income
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Example salaries (monthly basic pay):
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E-1 (<4 months): $2,144
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E-1 (after): $2,319
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E-9 (top): $10,758
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BAH-eligible members also qualify
Track your DFAS payment status now!
For more info about Military Pay Charts, take a look at here.
Verify your status through official channels. Payments are on the way.
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