News  Veterans’ Bonus Division Awards Over $200K to Operation Epic Fury Servicemembers

Boston — Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg’s Veterans’ Bonus Division has begun awarding bonuses to servicemembers for their participation in Operation Epic Fury, the U.S military campaign against Iran that began on February 28^th of this year. To date, the division has received over 300 applications for bonuses related to Operation Epic Fury and awarded over $200,000 to these members of our nation’s miliary.

“Massachusetts has led the nation in recognizing our veterans for over 100 years,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “These new bonuses reflect our state’s commitment to honoring the servicemembers who make significant sacrifices every day.”

Bonuses for participation in Operation Epic Fury range from $500-$1,000 for serving in imminent danger locations. Individuals may apply for this bonus regardless of active or discharge status. Servicemembers or veterans may be eligible if they: served during Operation Epic Fury, had been domiciled in Massachusetts for the six months immediately prior to entry into the armed forces or prior to activation, and have been discharged under honorable conditions (if applying as a discharged servicemember).

Since 2006, the Division has disbursed more than $12.5 million in wartime bonuses to post-9/11 veterans and those who missed bonuses at discharge.

Apply for a bonus by creating an account at https://matreasury.my.site.com/mavbd/. Veterans, servicemembers, and their families are also encouraged to submit an inquiry to determine eligibility for a bonus at https://matreasury.my.site.com/mavbd/inquiry.