 Important update for Marines with an upcoming EAS or retirement date. If COVID-19 is impacting your ability to carry out a successful transition, you can request an extension within the fiscal year. Here's how to do it. 05 and 06 commanders can grant extensions to Marines up until June 30th. To go beyond that date, reach out to your career planner. If you need to modify your retirement date, contact manpower management separation and retirement. If deployed, you can extend within the fiscal year if your EAS is before your scheduled return date.