January - March 2025
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR SOLDIERS WITH 17 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE
COVER STORY
Continuing to Serve
In the summer of 2021, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston, began planning for his own retirement after 36 years of service. In an article from the July 2021 Change of Mission newsletter, Grinston discussed retirement preparations and emphasized the importance of proper planning and positively influencing those around you. “Preparing for retirement is a mission like any other,” Grinston said. “When you retire, your mission will change, but your duty to the country will not. You’ll still be part of our Army, and your mission will be to ‘Hire & Inspire,’” he continued...
MONEY MATTERS
Operation Tax Planning
If taxes are one of the only guarantees in life, here’s another certainty: Your taxes after you retire from the Army will look a lot different.
New to Retired Pay and Taxes?
After you retire and begin receiving retired pay, the next tax season will bring a few changes.
PLANNING GUIDANCE
Retirement & Reintegration Support
Every year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from the U.S. military to civilian life, which means 200,000 Families transition as well. The MilitaryCivilian Transition Office (MCTO) proudly celebrates the dedication and resilience of service members and their Families.
Spouses, prepare for retirement
As Soldiers plan and build timelines to retirement, spouses need to remember that they are retiring from the Army life as well and it is time to begin planning what comes next.
