Drastic changes are coming to military retirement.

The standard “all or nothing” pensions earned after serving in the military for a minimum of 20 years will soon be a thing of the past. The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission established by Congress has been researching proposals that will revamp the current system. If changes are going to happen, we must ensure they are done responsibly and smartly with the best interest of the service member in mind.