Service members who enlist after 2018 can not use the pension, but they are eligible for the Blended Retirement System. Under BRS, the government will contribute 1% of your base pay to your Thrift Savings Plan, and match up to 4% of your own contributions (for a total of a 5% monthly ...
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In 2018, congress changed the retirement plan to the Blended Retirement System, which you can learn more abouthere. Basically it changed from 50% of your last paycheck when you retire at 20 years to 40%, but they also now match 5% into the Thrift Savings Plan. If you retire after 20 y...
The Smoke Rings patrol work built up considerably as the situation in Cuba escalated after the failed invasion in the Bay of Pigs, which would lead to a significant Soviet military build up, culminating in the deployment of ballistic missiles to the island. During this period, the Skyknight’s...
Not to mention with the newBlended Retirement System, the government will match what you put into it up to an extra 5% of your pay. You would be incredibly foolish not to use this benefit. You are leaving real money on the table if you are not putting at least 5% of your base pay ...