The Ministry of Defense began the delivery of the Annual Salary Check to the recently retired military personnel, thus reaffirming the institutional commitment to dignify and protect those who dedicated their lives to the service of the Dominican Republic. This initiative responds to the mandate contained in Article 169 of Law 139-13, which recognizes a acquired right and economic compensation for retired military personnel in accordance with their years of service.
Distribution and legal backing of the Annual Salary Check
The delivery of the Annual Salary Check was carried out at the facilities of the Institute of Social Security of the Armed Forces (ISSFFAA), with the presence of the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, ERD, who highlighted that this benefit is not a favor or a gift, but a legal obligation that arises from the contributions made by the military personnel during their service.
This institutional act symbolizes a moral and legal obligation to recognize the effort and discipline that the military personnel have maintained for decades under the national flag. Fernández Onofre also emphasized that it is an exercise of transparency and accountability that will strengthen the military social security system, both for active personnel and for new retirees.
Logistics and management in the delivery
The process has been meticulously organized by the ISSFFAA, under the direction of Rear Admiral Henry Antonio Guzmán Taveras, ARD. The minister recognized the effort of the institute to administer the delivery with efficiency and responsibility, while also asking for apologies to the beneficiaries for the existing delay in the implementation of the system.
A schedule has been established to ensure that each retired military personnel receives their Annual Salary Check in an orderly and timely manner, thus guaranteeing the right that corresponds to them after years of service.
Context and institutional commitment to retired military personnel
The Ministry of Defense reaffirms that the delivery of the Annual Salary Check is part of an institutional vision that seeks not only to comply with regulations, but to dignify the men and women who have dedicated their lives to national defense. This economic recognition is an essential support to ensure a dignified retirement, and the institution renews its commitment to maintain and strengthen the military social security system.
Historical and social importance
Historically, the Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic have balanced their role in security with the need to protect the labor and social rights of their members. The implementation of the delivery of the Annual Salary Check highlights the evolution of legislation and public administration in the field of military social security, a sector that has traditionally faced challenges in accessing comprehensive benefits during their years of retirement.
This advance is significant within public and social policies that seek to consolidate the well-being of those who have maintained the country’s sovereignty and security.
The Ministry of Defense continues its commitment to active personnel and retired military personnel, guaranteeing that benefits such as the Annual Salary Check are fully secured, maintaining the stability and dignity of all those who have served with honor.
