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  • #16
    Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

    Похоже, чро в вопросе пенсий для военнослужщих активной службы грядут большие изменения. Комитет палаты представителей, занимающийся этими вопросами дал добро на дальнейшее продвижение пенсионной реформы. Правда это заденет только тех, кто пойдет служить после ее официального проведения в жизнь.

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    • #17
      Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

      Originally posted by ORDFAO9148
      Похоже, чро в вопросе пенсий для военнослужщих активной службы грядут большие изменения. Комитет палаты представителей, занимающийся этими вопросами дал добро на дальнейшее продвижение пенсионной реформы. Правда это заденет только тех, кто пойдет служить после ее официального проведения в жизнь.
      Большие изменения - IMHO - это кодовое название процесса, когда умные люди придумывают схему как обмануть простого парня/девушку вступить в армию на менее выгодных условиях.

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      • #18
        Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

        a popodrobnee vozmozhno? :-) what's going on? We should be grandfathed in anyway.

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        • #19
          Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

          Originally posted by Roden
          a popodrobnee vozmozhno? :-) what's going on? We should be grandfathed in anyway.
          you and I - for sure. But I feel sorryfor the young guys.

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          • #20
            Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

            Originally posted by Roden
            a popodrobnee vozmozhno? :-) what's going on? We should be grandfathed in anyway.
            STARS AND STRIPES, 22 April 2015: House defense bill backs plan to overhaul military retirement system
            House defense bill backs plan to overhaul military retirement system - U.S. - Stripes

            WASHINGTON — House lawmakers said Tuesday they will unveil a defense budget this week that calls for overhauling the military retirement system by 2017.

            The measure is being supported by the leadership of the House Armed Services Committee as part of its version of the annual defense authorization act, according to committee leaders who sat down with Stars and Stripes. Meanwhile, the lawmakers said the committee will not pursue any changes to Tricare health insurance or commissaries in the defense bill.

            A blended 401(k)-style retirement system was suggested in January as part of a landmark study by the congressionally appointed Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission and has sparked wide-ranging debate among servicemember and veteran groups.

            “We think there is benefit in requesting the [Defense Department] come back to us probably within six to eight months with an implementation plan,” said Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., who is chairman of the Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel.

            Under the blended retirement system, the military would give all new servicemembers a Thrift Savings Plan account and provide matching contributions throughout their service. Troops who separate after 20 years would still get a pension but only 80 percent of what those already in the system today will get.

            Heck said the Armed Services committee will modify the compensation commission proposal by continuing the TSP contributions beyond 20 years for those who want to continue serving. The loss of contributions was a sticking point for some military groups.

            Servicemembers who are serving now would see no change or reduction to their retirements if they choose but could opt into the new system.

            The bill will require the transition to the new retirement system be complete by October 2017, according to Heck, who will introduce the legislation Wednesday, and Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, chairman of the Armed Services committee.

            The Senate Armed Services Committee signaled that it is also still considering the overhaul for the National Defense Authorization Act.

            Staff for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who chairs the SASC, said he supports Heck and Thornberry.

            The Senate committee is “continuing to examine all options for modernizing the current system and providing greater value and choice to military servicemembers and their families,” McCain spokesman Dustin Walker wrote in an email to Stars and Stripes.

            Other key issues that will not make it into the committee’s defense bill:

            The MCRM panel recommended replacing the Tricare system with a wider selection of private insurance plans similar to what is offered to federal employees, but Heck and Thornberry said the issue is too complex and there has not been enough time to study it and make changes.

            The proposal to consolidate military grocery and exchange stores will be put on hold until a contractor can finish a study of the two systems ordered in last year’s defense authorization act.

            The Armed Services subcommittees will spend this week crafting various sections of the National Defense Authorization Act, and then the full committee is slated to pass a final version in a marathon session next week.

            The committee’s bill must pass the House and eventually be merged with the Senate’s version, but the work this week — including the retirement overhaul — will set the course for what eventually gets passed into law.

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            • #21
              Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

              "Under the blended retirement system, the military would give all new servicemembers a Thrift Savings Plan account and provide matching contributions throughout their service. Troops who separate after 20 years would still get a pension but only 80 percent of what those already in the system today will get."

              I like matching contributions proposal.

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              • #22
                Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                Originally posted by Roden
                "Under the blended retirement system, the military would give all new servicemembers a Thrift Savings Plan account and provide matching contributions throughout their service. Troops who separate after 20 years would still get a pension but only 80 percent of what those already in the system today will get."

                I like matching contributions proposal.
                Matching contribution part is good. For reservists 80% might not be so good.

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                • #23
                  Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                  What do you think about new Army Combat Uniform in Operational Camouflage Pattern? ))
                  Here is my experience with regular duty uniform: BDU's (summer and winter) - DCUs (deployment) - ACUs (last 8-9 years) - Multi-Cam (deployment) - OCP (near future).
                  Hooaahhhh!!!

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                  • #24
                    Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                    What do I think about it? Another 800+ bucks out of my pocket, including new APFT uniform lol. Multicams are my favorite so far, got a lot of leftovers from deployment and gonna wear it, mixing with new OCP is authorized.

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                    • #25
                      Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                      Originally posted by Roden
                      What do you think about new Army Combat Uniform in Operational Camouflage Pattern? ))
                      Here is my experience with regular duty uniform: BDU's (summer and winter) - DCUs (deployment) - ACUs (last 8-9 years) - Multi-Cam (deployment) - OCP (near future).
                      Hooaahhhh!!!
                      А я скучаю по старой, зеленой форме. И особенно скучаю по тому, что можно было заворачивать рукова выше локтя. Только велкро - это, да - прогресс.

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                      • #26
                        Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                        Yep, I remember summer BDUs .... kak ya ih naglazhival :-)

                        to ranger - yes, I am going to wear my deployment multicams as well! As long as I get all necessary patches.

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                        • #27
                          Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                          Originally posted by gvidon
                          А я скучаю по старой, зеленой форме. И особенно скучаю по тому, что можно было заворачивать рукова выше локтя. Только велкро - это, да - прогресс.
                          Зеленая форма - это OD Green, которую носили еще до BDU ???

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                          • #28
                            Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                            Originally posted by ORDFAO9148
                            Зеленая форма - это OD Green, которую носили еще до BDU ???
                            LOL )))) He isn't that old!! ))

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                            • #29
                              Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                              Originally posted by Roden
                              LOL )))) He isn't that old!! ))
                              That is him, smack in the center of the picture ...Please notice the uniform they are all wearing.

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                              • #30
                                Re: A thread for CAREER oriented Service Members

                                Originally posted by ORDFAO9148
                                That is him, smack in the center of the picture ...Please notice the uniform they are all wearing.

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                                xa-xa! .
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