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Military Retirees Recall Pay and Benefits

The recall of military retirees to active duty and the associated pay and benefits, including the differences between military and civilian pensioners.

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Jan 7, 2026

How do pay, benefits, and service obligations change for retirees recalled to active duty versus civilian pensioners called back to work?

Military retirees recalled to active duty are re‑assimilated into the force with full active‑duty pay, allowances, and the duties of their recalled grade—while remaining subject to statutory recall au...