MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA ) - Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order No. 740 Friday to support the Alabama State Military Department. Signing the order revitalizes the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program to ensure the Alabama National Guard remains always ready.

The order directs the Alabama State Military Department to issue regulations to motivate soldiers, airmen, qualified retirees and other department employees to assist in the Army and Air National Guard’s recruitment efforts.

This will be completed by providing financial incentives to those who give a lead to a recruiter that results in an enlistment into the ALNG. Additionally, Air National Guard recruiting and retention personnel will be able to receive bonus payments for surpassing their annual requirements.

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