Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces
10 U.S.C. § 8587: Election of annuity for self and beneficiary
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an amount equal to his reduced annuity; or an amount equal to 50 percent of his reduced annuity. If the civilian member elects to take a reduced annuity under this section, he shall, at the time of his retirement, designate the beneficiary in writing and file the designation with the Secretary. The annuity payable under this section to the beneficiary of a deceased civilian member shall be terminated upon the death of the beneficiary.
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