We need to make a distinction between honorably discharged and retired military personnel. The new rule only expands access to individuals honorably discharged versus those retiring from the military. However, you likely have been able to serve retirees based the pensioners and annuitants affinity clause appearing at the bottom of your field of membership, as most single and multiple common bond charters include this clause. armed force, honorably discharged, active duty, multiple common bond, single common bond, housekeeping amendment, affinity clause, retired military personnel