The last five years before retirement can bring important decisions about your federal benefits, retirement income, and next steps. Join Kendrick Hayes, President of AFGE Local 2778, for a two-day educational event created for federal employees who want to prepare thoughtfully for the transition from federal service to retirement.
This event offers time to focus on the questions that often come up as retirement gets closer: What should you review now? Which information should you gather? How can you get a clearer picture of the benefits and resources that may be part of your retirement? Whether you already have a target retirement date or are beginning to think about your options, the sessions are intended to help you take stock of where you are and identify areas that may need attention.
Prepare for the decisions ahead
Retirement preparation involves more than choosing a date. Federal employees may need to review their service and benefit information, consider how retirement savings could fit into their income plans, and understand the choices they may face before leaving government service. Starting these conversations in advance can give you more time to gather records, identify unanswered questions, and seek information from the appropriate sources.
During this event, attendees can learn about considerations that may be relevant during the final years of federal employment, including:
- Reviewing your federal retirement benefits and the information used to estimate them
- Organizing your records and noting questions to resolve before retirement
- Considering how retirement savings may fit into your broader income picture
- Preparing for benefit elections and other decisions connected with retirement
- Thinking through the timing of your transition out of federal service
- Identifying reliable sources for confirming details about your individual benefits
The program is designed to support informed preparation. Your benefits, eligibility, and available choices depend on your individual work history, plan coverage, and circumstances, so it’s important to confirm personal details with the relevant official sources.
Event details
- Dates: October 28 and 29, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. each day
- Venue: Pete Wheeler Auditorium, Room GA-104 (Ground Floor)
- Location: ATL VAMC, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Federal employees and others interested in preparing for retirement are welcome to attend. Use the QR code on the event flyer to register and reserve your place. Consider bringing a notebook and a list of questions you would like to explore.
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Take time now to understand what information you have, what you still need to learn, and which questions you want answered before retirement. Join AFGE Local 2778 for “Countdown to Retirement: What Every Federal Employee Should Do in the Final 5 Years.”
For more information, contact PWR Retirement Group at 202-359-9000, email [email protected], or visit pwrretirementgroup.us.
This event is educational. Information presented is general and may not apply to every attendee. Confirm your personal benefits, eligibility, and plan rules with the appropriate official sources.
