Retirement Services

Contact number: 785-239- 3667

The Retirement Services Office handles all aspects of the retirement process, from helping Soldiers put their retirement packets together, counseling Soldiers regarding potential retirement benefits, to counseling spouses on the Survivor Benefits Plan.

Pre-Retirement Briefs are held on a first come, first-served basis.  We conduct briefings twice a month on the first and third Wednesday at Bldg 210 Room 122A from 1300-1600 (except in December which we only have one briefing held on the second Wednesday of the month).  We have a variety of briefers to explain the benefits on retirement.  Spouses are encouraged to attend with their Soldier. Retirement packets can be submitted to HRC up to 24 months from the retirement date.  A Letter of lateness will be required for submission signed by Battalion Commander stating the reason for lateness and procedures in place to alleviate in the future within 9 months of the Retirement.

Retirement packets will be processed through our office and submitted to Human Resources Command for approval/disapproval.  SSG and below will be processed locally but the same rules apply.  

Once we receive approval of the retirement packet, we will produce the orders and appointments for the Soldier.  Regular retirements will have appointments for the following: Survivor Benefits, receiving clearing papers, and DD214 review and final out.  Additionally, CIF appointments will be made by the Transitions Office and provided to the Soldier on the Installation Clearing Papers. We also see Medical Retirements one time to process their Survivor benefits. Survivor Benefit Plan is briefed during the Pre-Retirement Briefing and all Retirees must complete their DD2656 prior to retirement.  If the Soldier and their family decide not to participate, please remember the spouse will need to come with the Soldier to our office with two forms of identification so we can notarize the forms.  If spouse is not in the area, we will assist Soldier with this process also.

Retirement Ceremonies are held the 1st Thursday at 1330. All Medical Retirees can attend the ceremony if you have served 20 years. All Retirees requesting to participate in the Installation Retirement Ceremony must be scheduled with the Retirement Services Office NLT two weeks from the retirement ceremony. Once yearly, we hold a Retiree Appreciation Day in October.  All services are invited to attend where we have different information on retiree benefits and fellowship.

Chapters

Contact Number: 785- 239-2963

The Transitions office handles the issues of separation orders and DD214s for Soldiers being Chaptered. Soldiers are able to receive installation clearing papers prior to O-6 signature if they bring us their initiation and acknowledgement memo. Escort must accompany Soldier being chaptered for Misconduct/Drug or Alcohol.

Medical Separation

Contact Number: 239-2963

The Transitions office handles medical separations regarding separation orders and DD214s. Once the transition office receives a Soldier’s approved medical separation from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (PDA), then orders are typically published with seven days.

Expired Term of Service (ETS)

Contact Number: 239-2265

The Transitions office handles Soldiers separating from the Army due to the Expired Term of Service (ETS). Soldiers must attend pre-separation briefing NET 270 days but NLT 180 days prior to separation date. The ETS briefing is held every Wednesday promptly at 0900 in Bldg 210 room 122A. The following documentation is required by the Transition office: 

  • original enlistment contract (4/1, 4/2, and 4/3) 
  • All re-enlistment documents and extension documents
  • Most recent DD 93, SGLI, and Soldier Talent Profile
  • 5691 - if they joined ARNG or USAR
  • Any prior service documents - if applicable
  • Commander’s memo, if they are being involuntarily separated through the QMP or due to reaching RCP

Failure to turn documentation in a timely matter may cause a delay in their transition out of the service to include starting terminal leave late. Clearing papers can be picked up NET 10 days from the start of the approved absence as long as the documentation is turned in a timely manner. Soldiers must clear the installation and meet final-out appointment in order to out-process the Army.