The official newsletter for Soldiers with 17 or more years of service.
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Change of Mission is the Army's retirement planning newsletter for Soldiers in all components with 17+ years of service. Recently Retired Soldiers... read more
Change of Mission is the Army's retirement planning newsletter for Soldiers in all components with 17+ years of service. Recently Retired Soldiers consistently say they underestimated the time and effort needed to plan and execute their retirement transition. The information in Change of Mission and the new 2026 U.S. Army Retirement Planning Guide can help you navigate this unfamiliar terrain.
Featured articles this quarter include:
• USAR: Projecting your Army Reserve retirement income
• AER: Turning your support into a lifeline for Soldiers and their families
• Don’t lose access: How to prep your myPay account for retirement
• TRICARE: Learn what to do if you’re retiring in 2026
• DFAS: Who do you contact for pay and benefit questions after you retire
• JROTC: Leading the next generation
• MyArmyBenefits: Use your education benefits before retirement
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Downloads: 469
Hits: 469
Change of Mission is the Army's retirement planning newsletter for Soldiers in all components with 17+ years of service. Recently Retired Soldiers... read more
Change of Mission is the Army's retirement planning newsletter for Soldiers in all components with 17+ years of service. Recently Retired Soldiers consistently say they underestimated the time and effort needed to plan and execute their retirement transition. The information in Change of Mission and the new 2026 U.S. Army Retirement Planning Guide can help you navigate this unfamiliar terrain.
Featured articles this quarter include:
• DFAS announces 2025 tax statement release schedule
• It’s not too early to get ready for the 2026 tax season
• BENEFEDS: Retiring from the Army? Explore your options today!
• Getting married? Here’s what you need to know about your TRICARE benefit
• USAR: Receiving Reserve retired pay at a reduced age
• You served your country, now serve your future
• Lessons learned: Ask questions, plan, and repeat
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