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Air Force retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls
February 8, 2024 — The Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty, or VRRAD, program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors... MORE

Rare open season for Survivor Benefit Plan through Jan. 1, 2024
February 16, 2023 — A rare open season for the Survivor Benefit Plan began on Dec. 23, 2022, providing retirees who receive retired pay or former members who are unenrolled and awaiting retired pay the opportunity to enroll now... MORE

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New DFAS tools help retirees with submitting forms
February 18, 2020 — The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is rolling out a series of new tools to help retirees and annuitants fill out and submit forms easily and correctly. The tools include helpful PDF form wizards, checklists, how-to videos and online upload tools... MORE

Air Force retirees transition to new club membership portal
March 1, 2018 — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection... MORE

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.

Commentary: Retired Soldiers still contribute to the Army mission
February 13, 2018 — Not long ago, the Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, asked the Retired Soldier Council and the retired community to define what it means to be a retired Soldier and how we can contribute to the Army mission. How do we want to be perceived?... MORE

As a retired Soldier, you are still a leader, still setting the example for others. Indeed, “Your mission has changed, but your duty has not.” You are a Soldier for Life.

Retiree News: Defense Finance and Accounting Service must know when life changes occur
February 5, 2018 — Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay... MORE

Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay.

Legal office hosts Retiree Appreciation Day
November 16, 2017 — The 502nd Installation Support Group Legal Office is scheduled to host Retiree Appreciation Day Dec. 4 at 1701 Kenly Avenue, building 2484, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m... MORE

The 502nd Installation Support Group Legal Office encourages retirees and active duty and reserve component members to ensure their documents are in order, should anything unforeseen happen to help their surviving family
members easily carry out their last wishes and avoid added stress,