Category Archives: Military Retirement

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 →