Army Echoes is the Army’s official newsletter for Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses. It updates the retired Army community about changes to laws, policies, programs, and benefits that affect them. All Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses with active myPay accounts now receive Army Echoes electronically at their email address in myPay. Update your email address in myPay by visiting https://mypay.dfas.mil/#/.
February’s featured articles include:
• DFAS: Direct Remittance Roundup: Billing changes and payment options
• 2026 Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) to retired and retainer pay, survivor annuities, and premiums
• Your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs
• Retiree Account Statement: What is it and why it matters
• The 2026 Retired Soldier Handbook has arrived
• Do you need to update your SBP election?
• USAR: Maintaining your records and files
To contact the Army Echoes editor, send an email to ArmyEchoes@army.mil.
| Published: | February 24, 2026 |
The official newsletter for Retired Soldiers, surviving spouses, and families
