Since World War 1 South Dakota has paid a bonus to residents, who served on active duty during a wartime period and this tradition continues today.
Veterans who served on active duty during Operation Desert
Shield/Storm and/or Operations Iraqi Freedom/ Enduring Freedom
may be eligible to receive a bonus from the State of South Dakota.
To qualify the veteran must:
Have been discharged honorably or under honorable conditions, and
Have been a legal resident of South Dakota at least six months immediately prior to entering into service, or
If not a resident of this state, must have been a member of a South Dakota National Guard or Reserve Unit that was called to active duty and served for a period called to active duty
The current bonus program authorizes payments of up to $500 to current or former members or the Armed Forces and who meet certain criteria during one or more of the following periods:
Between the dates of August 2, 1990 to March 3, 1991 and /or between the dates of September 11, 2001 to a date to be determined, all active duty qualifies
From march 4, 1991 to September 10, 2001 only service in an area qualifying for any United States campaign or service medal awarded for combat operations against hostile forces qualifies for payment.
Veterans with qualifying service before December 31, 1992 (Desert Storm) and after January 1, 1993 (OEF/OIF) may receive two separate bonuses of up to $500 each.
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