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

  • TRICARE Online (TOL) is back up running

    TRICARE Online (TOL) is back online, but there may be some functions that are slower than usual or not available temporarily as we work to restore full functionality. If you are unable to access TOL, you can contact your military hospital or clinic directly for appointments or medication refills.For

  • Commentary: Soaring with the wind and stars

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Leadership remains the most crucial aspect of our mission as we seek to build a resilient, agile workforce centered on agility and innovation.General characteristics of leadership include guidance, direction, and influence to accomplish the task or mission.

  • Got visitors coming? Make sure they have REAL ID

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Anyone bringing guests on base from Oregon, or 27 other states and territories, in the near future, should be sure their guests have a REAL ID. REAL ID doesn’t mean that their current driver’s licenses and IDs are fake; it’s a program designed to increase

  • TRICARE Online (TOL) patient portal currently down

    The TRICARE Online (TOL) patient portal is currently down. On July 5, a computer hardware failure caused an outage in the TRICARE Online patient portal. Engineers are on site in San Antonio, assessing the problem and developing a solution to return TRICARE Online to service as quickly as

  • Airmen of Niagara: reservist represents 914th, Legion, and Six Nations

    Josette Wheeler is a Master Sergeant here and works in the 914th Maintenance Squadron as a Knowledge Operations Specialist. She’s been at Niagara for 14 years, having previously served on active duty. Aside from being a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, Wheeler is a member of the Six Nations of

  • 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