April 6, 2021 Civilians can submit retirement forms electronically using myPers Submitting civilian retirement applications just became a little easier. Effective April 1, 2021, civilian Airmen and Guardians can now submit their electronically-signed retirement forms using myPers.The first and most important step in the retirement process remains employees notifying their
Dec. 1, 2020 Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
Nov. 7, 2019 AFPC improves military retirement eligibility process with automation The Air Force’s Personnel Center implemented an automated process today that provides Airmen with an immediate determination of their retirement eligibility and prevents unnecessary application processing. The retirements branch currently receives about 1,300 eligibility reviews each month, each
Oct. 18, 2019 Transition process improves through TAP refresh The Transition Assistance Program received new curriculum and a slight makeover as of Oct. 1, 2019.
Dec. 21, 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, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Nov. 27, 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.
June 6, 2017 Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator The Department of Defense 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
Nov. 9, 2016 FYI: Blended Retirement System The new Blended Retirement System is on its way, and with that comes some changes. In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis gives us some general comparisons to help us make an informed decision.