The U.S. Space Force is launching a first-come, first-served incentive for prospective pilots who agree to serve an eight-year enlistment. According to reporting from Military Times and Air Force Times, the service will offer a $25,000 bonus to enlistees who sign the longer contract. The program is set to continue only until a specified limit is reached: the bonus availability is capped at 100 awards. Both outlets describe the incentive as contingent on reaching the contract requirement and being selected under the first-come, first-served terms, with no indication that additional bonuses will be offered beyond the cap. The policy aims to encourage longer retention commitments from new pilot enlistees by tying financial incentives directly to an eight-year service term. The details provided in the articles focus on the bonus amount, the contract length, and the cap, with both sources aligning on those key parameters.