Preparing for an upcoming PCS?

-MILPER 20-133 HIGHLIGHTS- Published 11 May 2020 ▪️Amendements to be made NLT 31 May 2020 ▪️Mar-May PCS Report dates will defer to 15 Jul 2020 ▪️Jun 2020 PCS Report Dates for Soldiers with that dependents under 21 years of age will defer to 01 Sep 2020 ▪️Jun 2020 PCS Report Dates for Soldiers without dependents […]

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Benefit Fact Sheet Summary The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. It offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under “401(k)” plans. Blended Retirement System (BRS) Members of the Uniformed Services If you are a member of the uniformed services […]

Continuation Pay

Service members enrolled in the Blended Retirement System (BRS) may be eligible to receive a one-time, mid-career bonus payment in exchange for an agreement to perform additional obligated service. This one-time bonus payment is in addition to any other career field-specific incentives or retention bonuses. Continuation pay is a direct cash payout, like a bonus, […]

Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year

Defense Department officials will delay a controversial proposal limiting troops ability to share their GI Bill benefits with spouses and children after complaints from advocates and lawmakers that the move could hurt recruiting and morale. In a letter to lawmakers last week, acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness James Stewart said the move will be pushed […]