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“What happens to a surviving spouse if an employee dies while working, but that employee was also in the process of buying back military time? My husband has 16 years of service as a Civil Service employee (under FERS), and is currently buying back his military time (12 yrs of military service.) He’s paid a little more than 50% of his military deposit so far.” – Lisa.

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