Retirement

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U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Team Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Senator blocks veterans benefits bill over cost in ‘dollars and cents’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, scans the horizon during a simulated assault as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 9, 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Carleeann Smiddy)

What does the trade war mean for troops’ military retirement savings?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 10, 2025

Team McConnell Airmen receive information from colleges and universities during the annual education fair held in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom June 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fair was held to spread knowledge of the different programs for Airmen and their family members.

Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 3, 2024

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

burn pit PACT Act

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

joint base san antonio ceremony

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 16, 2020

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019