[Excellence]

Could a “retiree” be anyone not on active duty, for example a service member in the hospital recovering from injuries suffered during action? I knew of one retiree who was made a paraplegic only months out of officers training school. Not all retirees are old guys with a 401k.

[HiJinx]

There’s a difference between retirees and veterans. Most folks who are receiving a retirement pension are doing so due to longevity of service - a minimum of 20 years.

The officer you mention is more than likely medically retired; and yes, is eligible to shop on Post.

Many more veterans left service under honorable conditions but with less time served than that necessary to retire. They do not receive shopping privileges.