This briefing is MANDATORY for retiring military personnel and spouses are strongly 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.
Briefing Dates and Location:
21 May 2025 - Location is Lone Star Conference Center
20 August 2025 - Location is Lone Star Conference Center
19 November 2025- Location is Phantom Warrior Center
Briefing Time:
0900-1200
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:
11 and 25 March 2025
8 and 22 April 2025
13 and 27 May 2025
10 and 24 June 2025
8 and 22 July 2025
12 and 26 August 2025
9 and 23 September 2025
14 and 28 October 2025
11 and 25 November 2025
9 December 2025
Participants must have an approved retirement in order to participate in the Fort Cavazos Retirement Ceremony. 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 Ceremony. A link to these forms is provided below. In addition, a copy of the latest approved Serenade List is provided.
Retirement Ceremonies 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.
28 February 2025
28 March 2025
25 April 2025
30 May 2025
27 June 2025
25 July 2025
22 August 2025
26 September 2025
31 October 2025
21 November 2025
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.