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Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist - Task & Purpose

Published by Task & Purpose By Patty Nieberg · 18 August 2026 at 17:55
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Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist - Task & Purpose
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In an unorthodox retention offer, an Army battalion in Georgia is giving soldiers who re-up time off to play GTA 6 as soon as it comes out.

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