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Military Life Events Checklist

Major life events trigger a cascade of administrative actions across DEERS, TRICARE, SGLI, TSP, VA, and finance. Miss one step and you lose money, coverage, or legal protection. Select your event below for a complete checklist of every action, form, deadline, and office.

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