Army Officially Retires Three Legacy Soldier Record Systems
Published Date: 5/21/2026
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Summary
The Army is officially retiring three old record systems that tracked education, personnel, and housing info for soldiers and their families. This change starts May 21, 2026, and means those records won’t be managed the same way anymore. If you’re connected to these systems, keep an eye out for updates, but no extra costs or delays are expected.
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