# Using military service credit to strengthen your federal retirement

**URL:** https://www.fedwork.net/t/using-military-service-credit-to-strengthen-your-federal-retirement/4199
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement
**Created:** [August 4, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/using-military-service-credit-to-strengthen-your-federal-retirement/4199 "2026-08-04T19:45:55Z")
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One of the most important tools available is the military service credit deposit, commonly referred to as a “buy‑back.”…[Using military service credit to strengthen your federal retirement | Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sponsored-content/2026/07/using-military-service-credit-to-strengthen-your-federal-retirement/)