RTO informational event formats include Reserve Retirement Waypoint (RRW), Reserve Retirement Counseling Session (RRCS), and Retirement Awareness Workshop (RAW).
All events are presented virtually through Microsoft Teams and the RRCS events may also be conducted in person (NRC locations TBD). The link to self-register for the workshops are listed below the dates. If you have difficulties accessing the site, please reach out to the RTO team.
The Retirement Transition Outreach (RTO) initiative educates Navy Reservists regarding the processes and benefits for Reserve Retirement. RTO events range in duration from three hours to three days, for different milestones and concerns.
Most events will be conducted at Central Standard Time (RRCS events may be conducted in person so will be based on local time zone of NRC location)
FY-25 RTO Event Schedule
Reserve Retirement Waypoint (RRW) - time commitment ~3 hours
Covers all major milestones toward reserve retirement: managing reserve retirement points, making survivor benefit plan elections on receipt of the Notice of Eligibility, requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve, applying for retired pay and benefits, to include representative from TRICARE and FEDVIP to answer questions about enrolling in health, dental and vision benefits.
Virtual Weeknight evenings: 1730-2030
12 June 2025
14 August 2025
Reserve Retirement Counseling Session (RRCS) - time commitment ~6 hours
Same information covered during RRW but in person to support more complex concerns. For those wishing to attend virtually, we will have MS Teams available.
In Person Drill Weekends: 0830-11:30, break for lunch, 1230-1500; (some locations TBD and dates are tentative and not available to register for at this time)
13 April 2025, 0830-1500 SUNDAY (NRC Forth Worth TX, Central Standard Time)
19 July 2025, 0830-1500 Saturday (tentative location NRC Norfolk VA, Eastern Standard Time)
Retirement Awareness Workshop (RAW) - time commitment ~3 days.
Same information covered during RRW plus representatives from VA, DFAS, USAA, Fleet & Family Support Center, and Retired Activities Offices.
Virtual Mid-week on 3 consecutive weekdays (Tue-Thu): 0800-1400
11-13 March 2025
16-18 September 2025
Flag Retirement Workshop (by invitation only from Reserve Flag Matters)
Virtual Mid-week: business hours
Date TBD
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"Develop the Force Introduction:
Announcing the new LOE, Mustin noted that “Our Sailors are our asymmetric advantage.
It is contingent upon us to focus on inclusion and equity allowing our Navy Reserve to harness our entire diverse team of Sailors and civilians to maximize our warfighting capability and readiness. We promote a positive culture of dignity and respect by living our Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment. We will enable and empower our Sailors, embrace ownership and ingenuity, and reinforce the simple, unifying concept that Sailors and commands will take care of themselves and their people, all the while removing barriers constraining our warfighting advantage.”
The LOE was initiated to deliver against that vision and to align the Force with the Chief of Naval Operations’ “Get Real, Get Better” initiative. Specific actions are already underway."