Q: I am a FERS dual status technician with the Air National Guard. I completed my active duty Title 10 military buyback (three years, seven months) to receive retirement credit under FERS. Is it possible to apply for a refund of the military buyback time and not receive credit under the FERS retirement system?
A: You can only get a refund of your retirement contributions if you leave government and apply for a refund of all your retirement contributions and deposits, thus voiding your entitlement to an annuity.
