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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 PLANNING
Retirement Process
Review information on the process of Army retirement and plan out a timeline to retirement.
Important Decisions
Outline the major decisions you and your family need to make and a timeline of those decisions.
Spouses Retire Too
Soldiers do not retire alone, spouses and children must also go through the transition from military life.
Contact Your RSO
Whether you are an Active or Reserve Component Soldier, consult a Retirement Services Office (RSO) at an installation, in your region, or your state to assist with all retirement planning information.
The Survivor Benefit Plan Decision
One of the most important decisions you will make at retirement is whether to opt into the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) as part of your estate planning beyond the uniform.
Retirement Checklists
View and download checklists for each phase of the retirement process to stay on schedule.
PRO TIP:
Start planning for retirement 36 months out from your planned retirement date. This allows time to fully consider all options and discuss important decisions with your spouse and children.
Retirement Planning Guides
Everything you need to know about Army retirement from A to Z.
Retirement Briefings
Find all the vital information you need about Army retirement in a detailed yet concise format.
Retirement Planning Events
Find and attend a retirement planning event near you.
