Why You Should Attend a Retiree Appreciation Day

Retiree Appreciation Days, also called RADs, are a great way for retirees to get information regarding your military retired pay. These events are hosted by the branch of service’s Retirement Service Office or Retirement Activities Office. Organizations that offer services to military retirees are invited to speak at the events and/or to provide information and answer questions for retirees virtually or in-person. You will often find speakers from the branch itself, the base or post hosting the event, the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, TriCare, and many other organizations who serve retirees. Each event is slightly different depending on which organizations can attend; please check with the hosting office for a list of speakers and attendees.

DFAS presents on the best ways to manage your retired pay, new projects that we are working on to help retirees, and any new legislation that may impact military retirees. We can also answer more individualized questions one-on-one following our briefing. If there is a RAD close to where you live, we highly encourage you to attend. When you do, please say “hello” to the DFAS representative and let them know you saw this article. And while we won't be there to hand out DFAS-branded frisbees, we know you'll walk away better informed about your retired pay and encouraged by all the exciting things we are working on to serve you better.

Here is a list of the upcoming events. We hope to see you there.

Retiree Appreciation Day 
Date: August 16, 2025; 0700   
Location: Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA 
Point of contact: 570-615-7019/7834/2734    
RSVP:  usarmy.tyad.usamc.mbx.rso@army.mil 
 
Retiree Appreciation Day 
Date: September 20, 2025 
Location: Buckley SFB Aurora, CO 
Point of Contact: Buckley SFB RAO - 720-847-6693 
RSVP: Not required, but can contact RAO at raobuckley@gmail.com 


Note: The information on this website is provided to explain typical situations regarding retiree and annuitant benefits. For details and exceptions, please see applicable laws, financial management regulations, and instructions.