6Servicing more than 15,000 Army Retirees and 2,600 Widows and Widowers in our area of responsibility.
Our Mission: Provide assistance to eligible active duty, Retired Soldiers, spouses, dependents, widows, widowers, former spouses, and veterans in solving personal affairs concerning benefits, entitlements, and privileges resulting from their military service. Assist active duty Soldiers requesting retirement and conducts Survivor Benefit Counseling to retiring Soldiers. Assist with transition from active duty to retirement- and assist Retired Soldiers with changes dealing with retirement pay operations.
Everything you need to know about Retiree and Veteran Services:
The Retirement Services Office at Fort Leonard Wood appreciates your dedicated years of service to our country. Whether you are retired or in the preliminary planning stages of retirement, we are eager to help you navigate through each step.
Additionally, we assist current retirees with a broad array of retirement questions. If we cannot help you in our office, we will point you in the right direction connecting you with the right agency/people for your retirement question or concern. Fort Leonard Wood's retirement office is here to help!
Our services consist of:
- Pre Retirement planning — Pre-Retirement Counseling, SBP/RCSBP Counseling and Retirement Literature
https://soldierforlife.army.mil/RETIREMENT/RETIREMENT-PLANNING
Post Retirement support — Retirement Services Office (RSO), Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD), Newsletters, Assistance with pay, ID Cards, SBP and other benefits information
Retirement Planning -
https://soldierforlife.army.mil/Retirement/retirement-planning
Survivor Benefit Plan -
https://soldierforlife.army.mil/Retirement/survivor-benefit-plan
Effective Wednesday, 30 November 2022, Retirement Services Office will be closed on Wednesdays.
2026 Retiree Appreciation Days: 11-12 September 2026
Army ECHOES The Official Newsletter for retired soldiers, surviving spouses & families
Annual Retiree Appreciation Days Information
Helpful documents:
Fort Leonard Wood Pre-Retirement Brief Dates:
| 10 FEB 26 | 9 JUN 26 | 13 OCT 26 |
| 9 FEB 27 | 8 Jun 27 | 12 OCT 27 |
Fort Leonard Wood Retiree Council Minutes Quarterly:
Fort Leonard Wood Retiree Council Meeting Dates:
| 18 FEB 26 | 20 MAY 26 |
| 19 AUG 26 | 18 NOV 26 |
Fort Leonard Wood Retiree Bi-Monthly Retirement Ceremony Dates:
| 8 JAN 26 | 12 MAR 26 | 14 MAY 26 |
| 9 JUL 26 | **11 SEP 26 | 12 NOV 26 |
Retirement Services Mailbox: usarmy.leonardwood.id-training.mbx.usag-flw-dhr-mpd-ret-srvcs@army.mil
RSO Mailbox: usarmy.leonardwood.id-training.mbx.usag-flw-dhr-rso@army.mil