They face exposure to risk, an inability to control living or working conditions, forced family separation, and periodic relocations. At the same time, they are obliged to accept a highly disciplined and controlled life, unlike any other sector of the American population. Military retirees in Pennsylvania are fighting a state law enacted in 1980. When military retirees are laid off from civilian jobs, the law reduces unemployment compensation by the amount of military pension received. U.S. C. A. Cont .
Retirement pay is a continuation of active pay on a reduced basis.
Even though an officer is retired from active duty and is receiving retirement pay, he is still subject to call to active duty as long as his physical condition will permit. He is still an officer in the services of his country even though on the retired list. A federal three judge panel ruled that retirees have no property rights to benefits not yet paid. This request for public input is not to be taken as negative. It is YOUR opportunity to tell the Department of Defense your story.