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November Retiree Appreciation Days (RADs)!
Join us at a RAD in November to receive information updates important to the retiree community and learn more about your benefits.
6 Nov: Fort Benning, GA
7 Nov: Ft. Polk, LA
7 Nov: JBSA-Ft Sam Houston, TX
Connect with other retirees and various installation services. Go to the RAD Calendar for more information.
Open Season is coming! Are you ready for 2027?
Mark your calendars for the TRICARE and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Open Seasons starting November 9, 2026.
Same start date but different end dates, here’s what you need to know:
TRICARE Open Season: November 9–December 8, 2026
FEDVIP Open Season: November 9–December 14, 2026
New coverage takes effect: January 1, 2027
Need to change your plan? Now’s the time. If you are currently enrolled for 2026 and don’t make any changes during Open Season, your current coverage choices will be maintained into 2027.
GET HIRED
HIRING FAIRS & JOB BOARDS
- Not sure where to look for job? In addition to all of the networking that you are doing, there are many job boards and hiring fairs (both in person and virtual) that are available to help members of the military community find the jobs that are the best fit for them. These job fairs and hiring events area available on a national and local basis, and some even focus on specific job areas of interest (e.g., healthcare, cyber/IT, law enforcement).
- Plus check out other organizations that offer hiring fairs or job boards for service members, veterans, and military spouses that are listed below:
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
- Interested in working for the Federal Government? Get started by establishing a USAJOBS account and researching potential federal employment opportunities.
- The Office of Personnel Management Veterans Services FAQs list also provides helpful information on applying for a position with the federal government.
FEATURED PODCASTS
S12:E6 U.S. Secret Service Career Opportunities
Interested in a career with the United States Secret Service? Listen as we talk with the Secret Service about what it's like to work for the Secret Service and what YOU need to do as a transitioning service member, veteran, or a member of the Army Reserve or the National Guard to find your next career with the Secret Service.
S15:E4 Up Your Military Talent Game: The Value Of a Veteran
Want to hire some incredibly talented employees at your company or organization? Then you should really be thinking about transitioning Soldiers, veterans, and military spouses! Lean more from this week's episode with an organization called The Value Of a Veteran.
S13:E6 RecruitMilitary
RecruitMilitary connects employers to military community job seekers via recruiting, career fairs, a job board, and career services that are free of charge to the military community.