Washington, United States, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - US Army unit offers time off for 'GTA VI' in exchange for reenlistment

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Will the promise of time off for "Grand Theft Auto VI" entice US soldiers to reenlist? The commander of one battalion is offering troops who sign up for more years of service four days off for the November 19 launch of the highly anticipated video game. Soldiers of the Fort Stewart, Georgia-based 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion who reenlist between August 1 and November 14 will qualify for the "special 4-day pass," according to a memo from unit c......

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