In this issue of the DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter you will find an update on the recoupment from retired pay for Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI), Special Separation Benefit (SSB) and certain other separation payments. You will also find important information for those who have voluntary allotments deducted from their retired pay and the most recent information on the Paid Up SBP dispute period which has recently ended. Some may have noticed a change in your Federal Income Tax Withheld (FITW) due to "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" (Public Law 111-05), which was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Army is implementing revised management guidelines under 10 USC 688 for Retiree Recall Tours. The proposed plans for the DFAS Museum have been put on hold indefinitely.

Since January 2002, the Retired and Annuity Pay (R&A) program has been outsourced by a private contractor. Beginning in early 2010, however, R&A operations will once again be performed by Department of Defense personnel.

Of the 73 scheduled Retired Pay Seminar events for this year, 17 have already been held, in many locations in the United States, Germany and Japan. We have provided the entire list for your planning purposes.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!