Not necessarily. If he participated in the Survivor's Benefit Plan, as I do,
his wife will get a percentage of his base pay for life.

Bob Gardner LCDR USCG (Ret)

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
Always sad. Also sad is that his wife will only get $900/month plus a
small one time amount. Even if he has 20 years in, his retirement is
forfeited by his death.

-Robert