Bad news for soldiers hoping to get some quick cash by signing up their buddies: The Army has suspended its referral system program effective July 1.

The program had paid out $2,000 bonuses to active-duty soldiers who referred new recruits to join the service. In a press release from Army officials said troops are still encouraged to get friends and family to enlist, but the payout won't be as impressive: 

"Referrals submitted after July 1 that result in an enlistment in the Army or Army Reserve will qualify sponsors to receive the Sergeant Major of the Army coin and certificate, but no monetary payments."

The move shouldn't come as a surprise -- Army recruiting this year has been much healthier than just a few years ago when the bonus was introduced. And the Army reached its end-strength goal of 547,400 in January, years before officials had hoped to hit that mark. So the referral bonus is just one of many that have been shelved recently.

The move doens't affect the guard and reserve referral programs, however. And active-duty soldiers who submitted referrals before July 1 can still get the $2,000 bonus if their recruits enlist before Sept. 30.

After that, it's just the coin and a handshake.