Latest "Retirement" stories

2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan

Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."

By Army Brig. Gen. ret. Michael Meese

9 days ago

Navy reports progress in clearing DD-214 backlog

The service released a plan to address such issues this summer.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 months ago

Military spouse unemployment financial fallout is far-reaching

Active duty spouses have saved a small fraction of what they'll need in retirement, according to a new report.

By Karen Jowers

8 months ago

Here’s how the Navy says it’s going to fix sailor pay issues

The brass is promising that "all Sailors will receive pay and entitlements within 14 days of becoming eligible for the pay or entitlement" by the end of the year.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

10 months ago

How retirement plans for dozens of Navy officers were upended by a new law

Some officers say a change that affects how long lieutenant commanders need to serve at that rank before retiring has not been sufficiently discussed.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

13 months ago

Air Force proposes to cut military jobs, aircraft in 2023

In total, the Pentagon wants Congress to fund 657,773 military and civilian positions in the Air Force and Space Force.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago