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Soldier and Veteran Benefit Report
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Reduced retirement age — one page
- After 28 January 2008, qualifying active duty in 90-day blocks can knock three months off age 60.
- Floor is 50. Weekend drill and most annual training do not count.
- HRC / the official points record is the authority, not a spreadsheet.
- TRR ends when retired pay starts. TFL is still the Medicare Part B door at 65.
- This is an educational estimate. Confirm qualifying days before you budget.
Official door: TRICARE Retired Reserve
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