What Is the 'Warrior Dividend'? Trump’s Proposed $1,776 Checks for Military Personnel, Explained

Core Insights - The federal government is set to issue a one-time, tax-free payment of $1,776, termed the 'Warrior Dividend,' to approximately 1.45 million eligible military service members this holiday season [1][7] - This benefit is designed to honor the year of the nation's founding, 1776, and is expected to provide a short-term boost to U.S. consumer spending [3][6] Funding Details - The funding for the 'Warrior Dividend' is expected to come from revenue generated through tariffs and provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill [2][4][7] - Specific details on the funding mechanism remain unclear, but President Trump has indicated that the tariff revenue will play a significant role [3][7] Eligibility Criteria - The benefit will be available to service members across all ranks, specifically those in active duty service in pay grades O-6 and below as of November 30 [5] - Reserve component service members must be on active-duty orders for 31 days or more as of the same date to qualify for the dividend [5][6] - The distribution of the 'Warrior Dividend' is expected to occur before December 20 of this year [6]