I was Active Duty Air Force. Got out and started working as a Federal government contractor. Joined the Air National Guard for some extra money. Enjoyed working F-16s part time while working on government airplanes.
After a few years of working with the Feds. Applied for and got a Federal Government job fixing aircraft.
Worked both jobs till my knees started giving me problems. So I retired from the Reserves with 30 years of service. Then turned 60 and retired from Government service.
Started collecting two pensions at age 60. Also started taking money out of my TSP401k
Last Christmas I turned 62 and started collecting Social Security. So today I get 4 checks a month. And almost free Tricare medical insurance.
DFAS 2175
OPM 2050
Social Security 1800
TSP/401k 2000
If you want to retire. Get a government job.