Category Archives: Military Retirement

You’ve been waiting years for this exit interview!  It’s finally time to tell your chain of command exactly what you think of them!!  All of your weapons are ready to fire, the missiles are ready for launch, and you have … Continue reading →

Next time you’re chatting with a bunch of veterans, ask them how their discharge physicals went– and listen to their groans of pain. But seriously, take a few minutes to ask these people what they wish they’d done differently during … Continue reading →

It shouldn’t be so complicated in a paperless electronic military, but after you leave you’re going to need a number of different pieces of paper for your own personal records. You’ll have to keep track of some of them for … Continue reading →

The first part of this post discussed when to file your retirement request and the big-picture items to consider for your finances, departure date, and medical/dental checks.  It also discussed how to spread the news among co-workers, friends, & family. … Continue reading →

I’d like to dedicate this post to Tomcat98 from Early-Retirement.org, a good friend who’s let his service know that they’ll only be enjoying his services for another 11+ months. He’s been planning this one for a long time, folks, and … Continue reading →