johnnydoom Same here, I think of it as retired the second time. I have been paid for being retired AF now longer than I was on active duty. And I get pay raises each year, same as Social Security. A very nice benefit (hard to understand how this is sustainable). Approaching double from the first year.
As you know, New Mexico is not expensive, but property tax is close to my Northern VA house, which is surprising. Really like it here.