DAF Retiree 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

Jan. 17, 2025
Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus List, Missile Defense Breakthrough, Air Force JROTC Scholarships

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program.
Jan. 16, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars immersion

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones hosted Veterans of Foreign War Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore on Jan. 16 for an immersion with major command staff and Airmen across Ramstein Air Base. During the visit, Commander Whitmore focused on
Jan. 10, 2025
Around the Air Force: Installation Re-Optimization Plan, New Prescription Refill System, Updated Waiver Policies

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations.
Dec. 10, 2024
Your ride arriving now: Maxwell AFB strikes agreement with Uber

Base officials announced today that they have reached an agreement with the ride-share service, Uber, to operate on base at Maxwell Air Force Base and at Gunter Annex.
Nov. 20, 2024
Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shooting Star

In 2014, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3096 and the American Legion Post 29 in Bishopville identified a model U.S. Air Force T-33 Shooting Star in need of restoration. The aircraft, weathered by years of exposure to the Carolina elements, showed rusted surfaces, faded decals and
Nov. 12, 2024
Honoring Service and Sacrifice: 97 AMW Veterans Day Tribute

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a Veterans Day ceremony with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4876 members at Altus, Oklahoma, Nov. 11, 2024.
Oct. 18, 2024
Around the Air Force: Overseas Absentee Ballots, TRICARE Changes for 2025, BLUE: An Agile Approach

In this week’s look around the Air Force, overseas service members can send absentee ballots free, new TRICARE contracts impact referrals and specialty care, and the newest issue of BLUE on the Airman Magazine website explores the shift to ACE.
Oct. 7, 2024
Alfred Lipphardt, Veterans of Foreign Wars commander-in-chief, visits Aviano Air Base

Members of the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron listen as Alfred Lipphardt, Veterans of Foreign Wars commander-in-chief, recounts his time serving in the Vietnam War during his visit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 7, 2024. Lipphardt served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1979, earning his VFW
July 19, 2024
DoD requiring new ID for retired military, dependents

The Department of Defense has not set a termination date for the legacy paper-based (Teslin) Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards with indefinite (“INDEF”) expiration dates. The legacy USID Cards may continue to be used until further notice. Military retirees and others with legacy USID
July 11, 2024
439th Airlift Wing's ancestry harkens back to 1943

The 439th Airlift Wing’s earliest ancestry takes us back to the 439th Troop Carrier Group, which was constituted in 14 May 1943.