Fact Check: Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard stated that soldiers who choose to be released from active duty after at least 20 years of service have about six months to use their moving benefits.

Fact Check: "Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard stated that soldiers who choose to be released from active duty after at least 20 years of service have about six months to use their moving benefits."

What We Know

The claim pertains to the benefits available to military personnel upon retirement after 20 years of service. According to the Active Duty Retirement - Military Compensation page, members who accumulate 20 or more years of active service are eligible for retirement. However, the specifics regarding moving benefits are not explicitly detailed in this source.

The VA Secretary Doug Collins addresses Veterans benefits video discusses various rumors about veterans' benefits but does not specifically mention moving benefits or the timeframe in which they must be utilized after retirement.

Additionally, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors document indicates that there is a six-month period following termination of active-duty service during which certain benefits may apply, but it does not clarify whether this specifically pertains to moving benefits or if it is a general rule applicable to all benefits.

Analysis

The claim that Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard stated soldiers have about six months to use their moving benefits lacks direct corroboration from reliable sources. While the concept of a six-month window for using certain benefits post-retirement is mentioned in the Federal Benefits document, it is not clear if this is specifically about moving benefits or if it applies to other types of benefits as well.

The sources reviewed do not provide a definitive answer to the claim. The information from the Active Duty Retirement - Military Compensation source outlines retirement eligibility and plans but does not address the specific timeline for moving benefits. The VA Secretary's address (source-2) focuses on misinformation but does not clarify the specifics of moving benefits, leaving a gap in the verification of the claim.

The ambiguity surrounding the six-month period and its applicability to moving benefits suggests that further investigation is necessary to confirm or refute the claim accurately.

Conclusion

Needs Research. The claim regarding Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard's statement about the six-month timeframe for utilizing moving benefits after retirement lacks sufficient evidence from credible sources. While there are references to a six-month period for certain benefits, it is unclear if this specifically pertains to moving benefits. More detailed information from official military or veterans' affairs sources would be required to provide a definitive answer.

Fact Check: Lt. Col. Orlandon Howard stated that soldiers who choose to be released from active duty after at least 20 years of service have about six months to use their moving benefits.