Army unit offers 4-day passes to play Grand Theft Auto VI to encourage reenlistments
A U.S. Army unit based in Georgia is offering soldiers four days of leave to play Grand Theft Auto IV when it's released in November as a way to incentivize reenlistments. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
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Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive(opens original report in a new tab)Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years. — CBS News
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