Here's why this Air Force officer chose to stay with the legacy retirement system. The BRS is just one military benefit this sailor is using to prepare for the future. We delved into how two service members made their choices of whether to jump to the new Blended Retirement System or stay with the legacy system. The deadline is Dec. 31 if you want to enroll in the Blended Retirement System. Why is the 'take rate' so low for the new retirement system? Are troops getting the best advice? Make sure you're getting the maximum dollar benefit from the Blended Retirement System. Every month makes a difference. More than 1.5 million service members can make a major change to their retirement plan before the end of 2018. The days of a consecutive 20- to 30-year Navy career may be numbered. By Mark D. Faram
6 years ago Troops will have to decide to stay with the traditional military retirement system or move to the new Blended Retirement System. Army Sgt. John Bernert, an air traffic controller in the Kentucky National Guard who is about to start warrant officer school, said the numbers make sense for him to stay with the military’s legacy retirement system. Load More