Army unit offers 96-hour GTA VI binge for reenlistment
By The BriefBrief
The 9th Engineer Battalion says soldiers who reenlist by Nov. 14 will receive a four-day pass. The pass is timed to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, effectively offering a 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as an incentive to reenlist.
WHO:9th Engineer Battalion
WHAT:Offers a four-day pass timed with Grand Theft Auto VI release to soldiers who reenlist by Nov. 14
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:To incentivize reenlistment by tying a reenlistment deadline to a four-day pass aligned with Grand Theft Auto VI’s release.
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