Do you keep military benefits for life?

Do you keep military benefits for life?

Receive a defined benefit, which is a monthly pension for life that’s calculated based on your highest 36 months of basic pay and years of service. Receive a lump sum, which is a discounted portion (25 or 50 percent) of your retirement, paid either all at once or distributed annually for up to four years.

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