Mission Statement
The mission of Retired Activities Branch under as directed by OPNAV Instruction 1720.3G is to ensure the retired community is kept apprised of their benefits, entitlements, rights, privileges, changes in retirement law, and provide customer services to our retirees, families, annuitants and survivors. The Retired Activities Branch is dedicated to supporting more than 650,000 Navy retirees (active component and reserve component), families, annuitants, and survivors worldwide. The Branch hours of operation are 0800-1600 (Central Time) Monday through Friday. In addition to the Navy, our office provides service to all branches of military. We are here to help. In Shift Colors, we list all Navy Retired Appreciation Days (RADs). We encourage you to read other Services' publications for more information.
Death of a Retiree: To report the a passing of Navy retiree member, please contact Defense Finance Accounting Service 1-800-321-1080.
ID Cards: Did you know you can save time getting a new Retiree Identification Card by scheduling an appointment on line? You must bring two forms of government issued Identification.
Volunteer: Contact the Navy Retired Activities Program Office or local Retired Activities Office Director to volunteer in a Retired Activities Office. Volunteers are needed immediately in: Lemoore, CA; Millington, TN; Naval Base Kitsap, WA; Everett, WA; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, NH; and San Diego, CA.
Contact Information for the Navy's Navy Retired Activities Program:
Retired Activities Program Office, OPNAV N170C, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6220 or email: MILL_RetiredActivities@navy.mil or call 901-874-6969.
Retiree and Annuitant Assistance Links:
My Navy Career Center: e-mail askmncc@navy.mil or call 1-833-330-6622
Veterans Administration E-benefits
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Death of a Retiree/Survivor Quick Reference Checklist
TRICARE Homepage
Social Security Administration
Shift Colors (Navy)
Navy Retired Activities Offices
Retiree Appreciation Events FY 21 Schedule