Retirement Services Office (RSO)

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Mission:

To provide quality service regarding benefits, entitlements, information and referral to retirees and their families, as well as active-duty Soldiers and their families preparing for retirement. The Retirement Services Office also publishes the Fort Drum Retired Army Newsletter, advises and supports the Fort Drum Retiree Council, develops public support of Army programs and informs the retired community of upcoming events of interest.

Fort Drum Retired Soldiers Newsletter:

RETIRING SOLDIERS:
All retiring Soldiers must attend the PRE-RETIREMENT & SURVIVOR BENEFITS PLAN (SBP) Briefing.

* Medical (MEB) – 1st, 2nd, 4th (and 5th) Wednesday of the month, 1 to 4 p.m., Clark Hall, Room A1-35

* Longevity (Length of Service) – 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clark Hall, Room A1-19A

Call to reserve your seat. We welcome and encourage spouse attendance.

All Active Duty/AGR/USAR/ARNG Soldiers can access pre-retirement and Survivor Benefit Plan information at the following sites:

Pre-Retirement Briefing

Survivor Benefit plan briefing

FINAL OUT & CLEARING:
Before your final out appointment with the Transition Center, you MUST confirm that you have done the following:

Completed the Retirement Information Worksheet.
Attended the Pre-Retirement and SBP Briefing.
Received retirement and SBP counseling from a certified employee of the Fort Drum RSO.
Failure to do so will delay your out-processing.

FORT DRUM RETIREE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: September 2025

RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY: Coming in 2027!

RETIREMENT CEREMONIES:

Nov. 20, 2026 at 10 to 11:30 a.m.	NCOA Auditorium
Feb. 27, 2027 at 10 to 11:30 a.m.	NCOA Auditorium
May 21, 2027 at 10 to 11:30 a.m.	Memorial Park
Aug. 27, 2027 at 10 to 11:30 a.m.	Memorial Park

Point of contact: Division Protocol (315) 772-5454

AREAS WE SERVE:

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