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

  • 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

  • Helping new officers increase financial management skills

    After U. S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenants complete Officer Training School and arrive at their first duty station, they may need assistance in managing their personal finances in addition to educating the Airmen that they will supervise on finances.Designed to help first duty station officers to

  • Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Your Child

    When it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can’t have too much information. Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans each year, and each TBI experience is unique.  Be sure to know the signs and symptoms of TBI as well as how you can prevent yourself and your loved ones from

  • Linguist Opts-In for Blended Retirement System, creates calculator

    Beginning in Jan. 1, 2018, the Department of Defense will offer servicemembers options for a Blended Retirement System, and Airmen at the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing are considering their options. One particular non-commissioned officer–in-charge has already completed the