The 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering active-duty soldiers a four-day pass as an incentive to reenlist ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Reenlistment window and timing
A leaked internal flyer signed by Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson outlines the offer for soldiers who sign a new contract between August 1 and November 14, 2026. The secured four-day pass is scheduled to coincide directly with the game's release window from November 20 to 23, 2026.
Veterans and internal reporting confirm that the commanding officer's identity matches the actual leadership of the Georgia-based battalion, though the broader US Army has not officially verified the document.
Command coordination
Eligible personnel who choose to reenlist within the designated timeframe must coordinate directly with their chain of command to lock in their leave dates for the specific November launch weekend. This recruitment and retention tactic leverages one of the year's largest entertainment releases to incentivize contract extensions among active-duty service members.
