Benefits / Long-term compensation
Military retirement
A high-level orientation to retirement pay and the Blended Retirement System.
Military retirement depends on when you entered service, your qualifying service, and the retirement system that covers you. The Blended Retirement System combines a defined benefit with government contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.
Two components
Under the Blended Retirement System, eligible members can build portable TSP savings while also working toward a monthly retired-pay benefit.
Plan with official tools
Career decisions, continuation pay, contribution elections, and retirement dates can have lasting effects. Use official calculators and your service finance resources.