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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.
RETIREMENT QUICK LINKS
RETIREMENT PLANNING GUIDES
Active Retirement Planning Guide
This guide contains everything you need to know about navigating a regular Amy retirement.
Reserve Retirement Planning Guide
Navigate a Reserve/non-regular Army retirement with ease using this guide.
Retired Soldier Handbook
Use this guide for Retired Soldiers and their families to find information about the benefits and entitlements available after retiring from the Army.
NEWSLETTERS
Change of Mission Newsletter
Read articles and information helpful for Soldiers with 17+ years of service and their families.
Army Echoes Newsletter
Stay up to date on information and news of interest to Retired Soldiers and their family members.
IMPORTANT BRIEFINGS
Retirement Planning Seminar
Read information about all aspects of an Active Army retirement.
RC Retirement Planning Seminar
Read information about all aspects of a ARNG or USAR retirement.
TRICARE Active Retirement Briefing
View this briefing if you are eligible for an active / regular retirement for information about how TRICARE changes after retirement.
TRICARE Reserve Retirement Briefing
View this briefing if you are eligible for a reserve / non-regular retirement for information about TRICARE benefits after retirement and how to enroll.
DA SBP Mandatory Briefing
Find everything you need to know about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in order to make an informed decision at retirement.
RCSBP Mandatory Briefing
Learn about the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) in order to make informed decision at your 20-year letter date.
CHECKLISTS
Active Retirement Checklists
Use these checklists to guide your Active Army retirement planning tasks.
Reserve Retirement Checklists
Use these checklists to guide your ARNG or USAR retirement planning tasks.
Retired Soldier Casualty Checklist
Fill out this document of needed information following the death of a Retired Soldier.