RESOURCES

Retirement Benefits and Pay

Manage your retired pay, update account info, and access tax documents.
DFAS Retired Pay
Information for reservists who have retired but are not yet receiving retired pay.
Gray Area Retirees
Provides income protection for eligible survivors after a retiree’s death.
Survivor Benefit Plan

Health Care and Insurance

Explore TRICARE Prime, Select, and TRICARE for Life options for retirees.
TRICARE
Learn about eligibility and enrollment for VA medical services.
VA Health Care

Records and Legal Support

Request corrections to your military records through the official board process.
BCMR

Transition and Employment

Use benefit calculators and explore retirement planning tools tailored to your location.
myAirForceBenefits
Prepare for civilian life with employment, education, and transition support services.
TAP Program

News and Community

Read the official newsletter for Air Force retirees with updates and announcements.
Afterburner
Connect with the AAFES retiree community for scholarships, support, and news.
AAFES Association

RETIREE NEWS

  • Changes in the GI Bill benefits process

    On April 16, 2024 the Supreme Court of the United States came to the decision that if a military member has served at least two periods of service, one that qualifies for the Montgomery GI Bill and another that qualifies for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, additional GI Bill benefits may be received.Are you

  • Millions of Potential Stories

    Each and every individual that decides to join the United States Armed Forces has a definitive and different reason for choosing to serve their country. The first steps of that service, inevitably, is basic training. Every day, thousands of recruits go through basic training in various locations,

  • REAL ID Act requirement implementation for base access

    Effective June 30th, 2025, Eielson AFB will enforce the REAL ID Act of 2005, in alignment with federal mandates. This act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, impacting access to federal facilities, including military installations.

  • EVOLVE enhances efficiency, morale in ARPC Regular Retirements Section

    The Air Reserve Personnel Center is streamlining processes and improving workplace efficiency through EVOLVE, a continuous improvement initiative designed to enhance service delivery across the Total Force. Master Sgt. Adam Van Horn, branch manager for Regular Retirements, shared how EVOLVE has

  • Ramstein Airman Brings Air Force pride to life

    A mural is displayed in the 86th Airlift Wing Command Post hallway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. The mural was one of two parts painted by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amber Dutra, Command Post non-commissioned officer in charge of systems. Dutra completed drawing and painting the

  • REAL ID requirement for visitor access

    Starting May 7, 2025, all visitors to Youngstown Air Reserve Station will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant identification card for base entry in addition to current entry procedures.

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