Membership on the SECNAV Retiree Council is normally for three years with an annual reappointment. To maintain continuity, about one-third of Council members are newly appointed each year. Applicants for membership are customarily solicited in the winter for the next FY membership. Interested applicants should follow the instructions provided below. Appointments are announced in August each calendar year.
The following information should be included in a 1 to 2 page Word document:
1) Full Name/City and State Information/Email/Phone Number
2) Retired Rank and Rate
3) Head Shot Picture (cell phone picture is ok)
4) Active Duty Summary (especially duties involving the retired community)
5) Current work responsibilities
6) Active involvement in voluntary services in the community/retired community
7) Subject matter expertise (compensation, medical, outreach/resources)
8) Statement about willingness to travel
9) Willingness to support local Retired Activities Office (RAO) efforts
For Navy Applicants mail applications to:
Navy Retired Activities Office (OPNAV N170C)
5720 Integrity Drive
Building 457 Room 202
Millington, TN 38055
For Marine Corps Applicants mail applications to:
Head Retired Activities Section
MM Division, Separation and Retirement Branch
(Attn: Mr. Combs)
3280 Russell Roads
Quantico, VA 22134