Army Retirement

The 2025 Retired Soldier Handbook Is Here—Don’t Miss It

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2025 U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook

If you’re a retired Soldier—or a family member standing alongside one—you need to know this:The 2025 U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook is now available. You can pick it up at your local Retirement Services Office or access it online here:🔗 soldierforlife.army.mil/Retirement This isn’t just another Army publication gathering dust on a website. It’s a lifeline. Why … Read more

What to Do When a Retired Soldier Passes Away: A Guide for Veteran Families

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Veteran family reviewing Retired Soldier Casualty Assistance Checklist

When a Retired Soldier passes away, the grief is overwhelming—but what often hits families just as hard is not knowing what to do next. In my 26 years of service in the U.S. Army, I helped run countless Soldier Readiness Programs. We updated emergency contacts, SGLI forms, and trained leaders on casualty procedures. But I’ve … Read more