One Stop Shop For Army Retirees

2015-07-05T09:31:23-04:00

Formerly known as ACAP-https://www.acap.army.mil/

The Army's "Soldier for Life" website, is designed to be a new online home for retired Soldiers.

The Army's web portal "Army Knowledge Online" -- better known as "AKO" -- has been available to retirees and family members for many years now. However, the Army is transitioning to a more secure enterprise network for business users -- Soldiers, Army civilians and contractors.

Retirees will continue to be able to access important information about the Army, and information pertaining to health, retirement, employment and education benefits online at http://www.soldierforlife.army.mil.

http://www.army.mil/article/125210/_Soldier_for_Life__website_to_be_new_online_home_for_retirees/

Mark E. Overberg, who serves as deputy chief of Army Retirement Services, said the new website will allow "ongoing communications with the retired community."

In February, the Army Retirement Services office was moved under the newly created Soldier for Life program, Overberg said, because retired Soldiers are "a part of the whole Soldier lifecycle -- the last part of the Soldier lifecycle."

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jul 5 at 2015 10:07 AM

2015-07-05T10:07:39-04:00

Thanks for taking the time and sharing this with our force SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL! It is an outstanding program and our Soldier in uniform can take advantage of it up to 24 months out (retirees) and 18 months out for those intending to ETS.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 5 at 2015 11:36 AM

2015-07-05T11:36:11-04:00

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Great site. I've added this to my bookmarks. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 12:25 PM

2015-07-05T12:25:12-04:00

Not clear what the discussion question is. I applaud the Soldier For Life site and glad they put the "white pages" there from AKO. I still believe that AKO and its Enterprise equivelant should be open to retirees and retirees should get a CAC because they are still a mobilization asset. They shouldnt cost much. Many credit cards are putting in similar chip technology As for security do the same check for retirees that all soldiers get when they enter the service. (unless they already have a clearance from their civilian job)