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

  • Moving? Toss Unwanted or Expired Medications Appropriately

    Many service members and their families are gearing up to move this summer as peak moving season runs May through August each year. As you organize your house and belongings to prepare for your move, one area of your home you shouldn’t overlook is your medicine cabinet. Now is the perfect time to

  • TRICARE changes to Nexium coverage

    Starting June 28, the drug Nexium will no longer be a TRICARE preferred, or formulary, drug. This means it will no longer be available in military pharmacies, and you will pay more if you get it through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a retail network pharmacy.

  • TRICARE: Do You Need Emergency or Urgent Care?

    When you’re sick or in pain, it can be hard to determine the level of care you need. If a child or other family member needs care, the anxiety can be even greater. In those moments, you need to decide whether to go to an emergency room, an urgent care center, or to schedule an appointment with your

  • New hours for Hill's West, Roy Gates

    The Hill AFB West Gate will become a 24/7 access entry control point starting April 17. When the change occurs, the Roy Gate's new hours will be 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and it will be closed on weekends and federal holidays.

  • Improvements to the TRICARE Dental Program

    Beginning on May 1, 2017, United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) will manage the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). Beneficiaries don’t need to take any actions to continue their coverage.The TDP is a voluntary dental benefit for eligible active duty family members, National Guard and

  • Education Benefits class

    Eligible service members and dependents have numerous educational benefits available to them. The last Friday of each month, the JBER-Richardson Community Education Center offers a Veterans Affairs Education Benefits class. If you are unsure as to which GI Bill and other VA education benefits are

  • TRICARE Can Offer Relief for Allergy Sufferers

    Whether it is seasonal or a reaction to a specific food, allergies can be bothersome or dangerous.  With seasonal allergies, depending on where you live, allergies can begin to affect you as early as February. If you suffer from food or other allergies, the effects can be felt year-round.  The key

  • Don’t Get Caught Out in the Cold

    The winter season is coming to an end, but end of season storms can still be dangerous.  Protect yourself and your family from cold weather dangers.Snow, sleet and high winds can knock out heat, power and communication services to your home or office. When you know a storm is coming, prepare for

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