Q: I completed 19 years of active-duty service in the Army. I completed my time in the Texas National Guard for retirement. At age 60, I started receiving my military retirement check. I am a federal civilian employee with 11 years under FERS. I have received my statement (amount) of buyback of military time. I want to be sure I will retain my military retirement check. Buyback will give me a total of 30 years for civilian retirement when I pay the deposit. I just want to confirm I will receive both retirements with no reduction.
A: If you make a deposit for that active-duty service, you’ll be able to receive both retirement benefits with no reduction in either.
