Retiree Services

Retiring Soon?

(current members and unit personnel)

Ensure that all mobilization orders, release from active-duty orders and DD214/DD215s are in IPERMS. The NGB Guidance also mentions Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) copies for periods of active duty covered. I have to provide LES to Human Resources Center at Fort Knox. Label the application packet as a "90-Day Drop Application (PDF)".

Units - please use the updated form. The date this office receives the request and the date of the retirement ceremony will determine whether the soldier will receive a generic flag/pin set or a personalized set. If less than 60 days, a generic flag/pin set will be issued. The request for certificates should be requested at the same time.

If you have retirement questions, contact Sgt. 1st Class Paul Desmond.

Related Documents

• Application for Retired Pay Packet (PDF) (must be completed at age 59 or earlier if mobilized after January 2008)
• Flag Request and Retired Soldier Pin (PDF) (Army Commendation Packet)
• Handy Retirement Checklist (PDF) to assist in the transition from service member to retiree
• How to read an RPAM statement (PDF)
• Memo from NGB (PDF) providing Implementation Guidance for Reduced Retirement Age. 
• Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan Trifold (PDF)
• Retirement Handbook (PDF) (latest edition)