This briefing is MANDATORY for retiring military personnel and spouses are stongly encouraged to attend. RSVP is not required. Representatives will be in attendance from Retirement Services, Transition Assistance Program, TRICARE, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Finance and other agencies.
Location: Lone Star Conference Center Main Ballroom (formerly Club Hood)
Time: 0900-1200
Briefing Dates:
15 Nov 23
21 Feb 24
15 May 24
21 Aug 24
20 Nov 24
In accordance with Title 10, USC Public Law 920425 all Soldiers are REQUIRED to be briefed. RSVP is not required. The Survivor Benefit Plan allows a retiree to ensure, after death, a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents. The annuity which is based on a percentage of retired pay is called SBP and is paid to an eligible beneficiary. It pays your eligible survivors an inflation-adjusted monthly income.
Location: Copeland Soldier Service Center, Room B114
Time: 0930 – 1030
Briefing Dates:
2023
8 and 23 August 2023
12 and 26 September 2023
10 and 24 October 2023
14 November 2023
12 December 2023
2024
9 and 23 January 2024
13 and 27 February 2024
12 and 23 March 2024
9 and 23 April 2024
14 and 28 May 2024
4 and 18 June 2024
9 and 23 July 2024
13 and 27 August 2024
10 and 24 September 2024
8 and 22 October 2024
12 and 26 November 2024
10 December 2024
Participants must have an approved retirement in order to participate in the Fort Cavazos Retirement Celebration. Participants must also complete and return the Military Retiree Biographical Data Sheet or Civilian Retiree Biographical Data Sheet to the RSO NLT the 25th of the month prior to the month of the Retirement Celebration. A link to these forms is provided below. In addition, a copy of the latest approved Serenade List is provided.
Retirement Celebrations are held monthly at the Lone Star Conference Center in accordance with the schedule below. The start time is 1100 hours, and the length of the event will vary depending on the number of honorees.
2023
25 August 2023
29 September 2023
27 October 2023
17 November 2023
2024
26 January 2024
23 February 2024
22 March 2024
26 April 2024
17 May 2024
28 June 2024
26 July 2024
23 August 2024
27 September 2024
25 October 2024
22 November 2024
Retirement Celebration Forms
Military Retiree Biographical Data Sheet
Civilian Retiree Biographical Data Sheet
Serenade List
Army Echoes informs Retired Soldiers, surviving spouses, and their Families about changes to their benefits and entitlements, developments within the Army, and how they can continue to support the Army. Visit the link below for the most recent newsletter.