19 Dec 2017

Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.

27 Nov 2017

Air Force announces continuation pay rates

Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.

7 Jun 2017

Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator

The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course, will assist the nearly 1.7 million opt-in eligible service members and their families make an informed decision on whether or not to elect the new retirement system. The BRS goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

26 Apr 2017

50 SW Historian authors book on Schriever

Randy Saunders, 50th Space Wing historian, authored a book, “Schriever Air Force Base: A History in Pictures,” a book he autographed and gifted to dozens for his coworkers and friends at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, April 20, 2017.

25 Jan 2017

Get to know the BRS

"Eighty percent of our troops leave service before 20 years…and in the current system, if they leave before 20 years, they leave with nothing. (The) Blended Retirement System creates a choice that opens up opportunity and –allows us to be similar to other (civilian) institutions and therefore competitive with them in getting people to join us and

24 Jun 2016

Air Force bids farewell to Welsh

Stealing a moment of silence, looking into the eyes of his wife, he takes a deep breath and prepares for what’s to come. Standing tall and proud, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III walks into a hangar in front of hundreds of onlookers, all there to bid him farewell.

16 Jun 2016

Blended retirement system training now available

Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access Card -- to include family members -- via an alternate website.