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Class will allow service members to learn more about Blended Retirement System
February 22, 2019 — The Blended Retirement System, the new uniformed services’ military retirement plan now in its second year, will be the focus of a class at 1:30 p.m. March 8 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center. The class – titled “Blended Retirement System: Now What?” – will allow service members who attend the session to learn more about what the system means for their financial future... MORE

The Blended Retirement System, the new uniformed services’ military retirement plan now in its second year, will be the focus of a class at 1:30 p.m. March 8 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center.

CMSAF Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options
December 6, 2018 — The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is December 31, 2018. Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable... MORE

Service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system, Jeri Busch, the Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy.

Deadline approaching to opt in to Blended Retirement System
November 29, 2018 — Service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system, Jeri Busch, the Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy, said in Washington, D.C, Nov. 28... MORE

Blended Retirement System enrollment period halfway closed
July 6, 2018 — The period of enrollment for the Blended Retirement System, a modernized plan that affords eligible members an alternative to the traditional fixed-rate pension plan, is more than halfway to a close... MORE

Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options
December 5, 2017 — If I had to pick just one thing I’m most passionate about as the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, without a doubt it would be taking care of our Airmen and their families professionally, physically, spiritually and financially. I’m a firm believer that these four things go hand in hand... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the 18th person to hold this position, sits for his official portrait in the Pentagon, Feb. 10, 2017.

Air Force announces continuation pay rates
November 28, 2017 — Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System... MORE

Continuation pay is a way to encourage Airmen covered by the Blended Retirement System.to remain in the Air Force since it will be possible to leave with some retirement benefit prior to 20 years of service.

Notifications to eligible Airmen begin for Blended Retirement System
February 14, 2017 — Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System began receiving email notifications Feb. 10 from myPers with information regarding their benefits so they can make the decision best suited for their individual needs... MORE