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Transition Planning

Transitioning to Retirement

• DirectAccess (GlobalPay)
• Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) **
  • Update DEERS online with milConnect
• Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
• Military ID Cards
• NOAA Corps Retirement and Separation
  • NOAA retirement procedures
• Retirement Processing (PPC)
• Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)

Preparing for Your Retirement - Pre-Retirement Planning

Coast Guard & NOAA Retired Pay Account Worksheet and Survivor Benefit Plan Election (CG-4700) Coast Guard Transition Assistance Program How to Apply For Your Retired Pay & Survivor Benefit Plan Guide Military OneSource Military Retirement Guide (from Fed Desk) Pre-Separation Counseling - COMDINST 1900.1 Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist for Active Component (AC) Service Members (DD2648) Pre-Separation Guide Pre-Separation Guide, Active Component (DoD) Retired Pay Seminar Handout Retirement Checklists - Member, SPO, Project Officer SPO Separation Process TAP Financial Planning Worksheets Transition Assistance Handbook TurboTAP (Personal Finance & Transition website operated on behalf of U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs United States Military Retired Handbook

Retirement Ceremony

To help you plan your retirement ceremony, there are resources available to you through the links below or on CG Portal, including:

• Coast Guard Medals and Awards
  • Award Writing Made Easy
• Flag Flown Certificate and Location information
• Presidential Recognition Upon Retirement from the Coast Guard - COMDTINST 1800.6
• Retirement Certificate Order Form - Coast Guard personnel only - includes Certificates of Appreciation for Spouse, Children, Parents
• Shadow Box Flyer

** A request for a DoD Self-Service Logon (DS Logon) can be made one of the following ways:

Service Members and Retirees

• If you have a CAC (Common Access Card) or DFAS myPay Login ID, you may request a DS Logon for yourself and eligible family members via DS Access Center at https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/dsaccess/.
• You may request a DS Logon at a VA Regional Office after completing an in person proofing process or at a DoD RAPIDS facility when obtaining your military identification card.

To locate a VA Regional Office, visit http://www.vba.va.gov/vba/benefits/offices.asp.
To locate a RAPIDS facility, visit http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/.

Spouses/Family Members/Dependents (18 or over)

• You may request a DS Logon at a DoD RAPIDS facility when obtaining a military identification card or at a VA Regional Office after completing an in person proofing process.
• Your DoD Sponsor may initiate your DS Logon request via DS Access Center.

Veterans
Veterans are eligible to obtain a DS Logon Basic (Level 1) account by registering online via eBenefits. Veterans may request a DS Logon Premium (Level 2) account at a VA Regional Office after completing an in person proofing process. Access to most applications requires a Level 2 ("Premium") account.

Use the DS Access Center website to activate your DS Logon.

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