Retirees in foreign countries. Do they receive U.S. government services they should?

2015-08-14T15:02:49-04:00

It was astonishing to me to learn how many of our former military live abroad. The VA, IRS, Social Security, State Dept and the likes all have policies in place to service these ex-pats living in foreign lands. My question, do you know someone living abroad and do they get the services from our government as they should?

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 14 at 2015 3:15 PM

2015-08-14T15:15:34-04:00

Many of my friends are living OCONUS, one of my mentors is living overseas and receives the care and all services he needs. There are ways to ensure you stay connected, most have to work 20 hours per week to keep the life support activities (e.g. fuel prices are about half the price on post as it is off post). There are benefits for them continuing to work.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 15 at 2015 4:00 AM

2015-08-15T04:00:29-04:00

I'm sure that there are Embassies and or Consulates there to serve their needs and there are a lot of Old Sailors that retire to Philippines where they can live quite high on the hog with a Military Retirement Check and the cost of living there.

Response by SPC George Rudenko made Aug 15 at 2015 4:13 AM

2015-08-15T04:13:58-04:00

Money yes. But other services.... eh. If you are lucky, you can go to a military base if there is one near.