All branches of military service use the Internet to present information of interest to their retirees. In our first blog entry, I am posting links to each of these excellent online assets. Many of the resources on each site are specifically keyed to one service; however, some information is of general interest to most retirees. It is often wise to browse through more than just one site.
To reach any of the sites discussed here, readers may simply click on the active link shown below the title of each site. For those who are reluctant to click on links posted by unfamiliar sources (sources such as this blog), you can enter a phrase such as “Army Retirement Services” or “Air Force Retiree Services” in any good search engine.
Air Force Retiree Services
The Air Force Retiree Services Section manages the Air Force Retiree Activities Program, supports the Air Force Retiree Council, and advises the Air Force retirement community. Their site covers material such as: survivor benefits, a listing of base-level Retiree Activities Offices, several editions of the Afterburner (the Air Force retiree newsletter), current Air Force Retiree Council news, and links to many additional publications and resources of interest to retirees.
Army G1 Retirement Services
Army Retirement Services provides information on benefits and entitlements to retired soldiers and families (as well as active duty soldiers and families preparing for retirement) through Army installation Retirement Services Officers. Subjects covered on the Army Retirement Services site include: Retirement Services Officers (RSO), Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Army Benefits Tool (ABT), Army Chief of Staff's Retiree Council, Army Echoes Retiree Newsletter, Army values, mentorship, and retiree recall
Navy Personnel Command, Retired Activities Branch
The mission of Retired Activities Branch is to keep the retired community apprised of their benefits and provide customer services to the Navy retirees and their families. The staff at the Retired Activities Branch assists all Navy Retirees by manning a toll-free phone line (1-866-827-5672) from 0800 - 1600 (Central Time) on Monday through Friday and by responding to inquiries received through the mail, BUPERS bulletin board, and their website.
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Retiree Life
Marine Corps Community Services is focused on providing the Retiree community with the valued goods and service that they have earned with their many years of dedicated service. MCCS has established Retiree Affairs Programs that offer information about issues of interest to retirees at each of the USMC bases and stations.
The Retiree Life Home Page links to information concerning topics such as: retiree pay and tax information, VA benefits, health benefits, veteran retirement homes, Retiree Activity Offices, ID cards, survivor benefits, tickets & travel, and the Buddy Locator program.
Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center (PPC), Retiree & Annuitant Services Branch
This site provides information and links of interest to US Coast Guard retirees and annuitants. It includes a link to the Commandant’s National Retiree Council and various Regional Retiree Councils.
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