Guard and Reserve Retirement Guide

Guard and Reserve Retirement Guide

Most members of the National Guard and Reserve will navigate a two-stage retirement process, moving from "retired without pay" to "retired with pay" status. This guide provides these servicemembers with details on this process, covering materials that active duty transition programs leave out and ensuring they receive all of their service-earned benefits.

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