Can a retired military member still receive his retirement pay if he is convicted of a serious crime?

A friend of my aunts is a retired AF member. He is currently facing some serious charges against him. From what I have heard he is guilty and going to jail. I was wondering if the military would stop his retirement pay if he is in fact found guilty and sent to jail?

Public Comments

1. He would probably lose it. He should've thought of that before he committed his crime.
2. I believe if he is convicted of a felony he will loose his retirement. I know if you are convicted of felony drugs you will. Call your local VA.
3. No, there are thousends of x military in jail and they still receive thier retirement pay.
4. More than likely he will lose it
5. No, if he retired when the crime took place, then it is irrelevant unless it is a crime such as treason or something against the federal government. He is entitled to all the health care, prescription drug benefits and VA benefits.
6. Absolutely not. The pension of all military retired members is guaranteed and protected by federal law. Conviction of a felony (or any crime, for that matter) after the military member has retired will NOT affect his/her pension. If the military member is convicted of a felony by a civilian court while on active duty, he/she can (and most likely will) also be tried by a military courts-martial; if found guilty, the court can (and most likely will) discharge the military member and take away all pay and benefits.