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’S Nurse Advice Line: the Right Choice for Active Adults

    Do you know that more than half of all adults 65 and older have three or more chronic medical problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or arthritis? Older adults can have multiple health problems and not know whether they need to see a doctor or can administer self-care.  Have you

  • TRICARE waives referral requirement for family members departing from Turkey

    The Defense Department ordered departure of about 700 family members of active-duty service members from southern Turkey, due to security concerns in the region. TRICARE is waiving the primary care manager referral requirement for all evacuated beneficiaries. This will help them get medical care

  • TRICARE Waives Referral Requirement for Family Members Evacuated from Turkey

    The Department of Defense is evacuating about 700 family members of active duty service members from southern Turkey, due to security concerns in the region. TRICARE is waiving the primary care manager (PCM) referral requirement for all evacuated beneficiaries. This will help them get medical care

  • TRICARE offers relief for spring allergies

    The weather is finally warming and we can spend more time outdoors. Unfortunately for some, warm weather brings suffering from seasonal allergies. However, there is hope. TRICARE covers proven services and supplies needed to diagnose and treat allergies.

  • TRICARE 101: Understanding military healthcare

    TRICARE can be a complex creature to some military members and dependents. Luckily, there are professionals right here at Keesler who are in-the-know with TRICARE and can assist with some of the confusion.Maj. Jeff Kincannon, 81st Medical Support Squadron TRICARE operations and patient’s

  • Fight Sugar, Brighten Smiles for Children’s Dental Health

    February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. TRICARE offers two different plans to ensure your child can get the dental care they need. The American Dental Association reports that while all toothpaste helps remove plaque, a film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums every day and can

  • Get Heart Healthy with TRICARE

    For individuals already living with heart disease, you know maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle is key to both improving health and possibly reversing some of the effects of heart disease. TRICARE is hosting a webinar on Thursday, February 11, noon EST to help you get heart healthy. To sign up, go

  • TRICARE Pharmacy Changes Effective Now

    Several changes to the TRICARE pharmacy benefit took effect Feb. 1. First, copays for drugs filled at retail pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery increase slightly. Second, TRICARE Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug coverage becomes a full and permanent part of the TRICARE benefit, requiring that

  • Be Prepared and Stay Safe During Extreme Winter Weather

    As you prepare for winter weather, make sure you and your family know how to safeguard yourself from cold temperatures, snow and ice.Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures can knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office. Get prepared for weather-related emergencies,

  • TRICARE OTC Coverage Changes Feb. 1

    TRICARE’s over-the-counter (OTC) drug coverage is here to stay. Formerly a demonstration program, the OTC benefit becomes a permanent part of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit on Feb. 1, 2016. Effective that date, TRICARE is making some changes to OTC coverage to bring it in line with other TRICARE