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^- The Defense Department has launched

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^a comparison calculator for eligible service members

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to analyze their estimated retirement benefits

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under the legacy system

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and the new Blended Retirement System.

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The tool walks members through five screens,

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allowing users to adjust 12 data fields

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and compare benefit scenarios under both systems.

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The calculator's aimed at helping eligible members

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make the best decision about whether to remain

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in the current retirement plan, known as the High-3 System,

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or opt into the blended retirement system.

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The decision to stay in the current retirement system

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or opt into BRS is an important and irrevocable decision

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that eligible sailors must make

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based on their own individual circumstances.

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The BRS comparison calculator

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and the mandatory opt-in training

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are tools designed to help opt-in eligible sailors

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^make this crucial decision.

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^For more information on the Blended Retirement System,

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^visit defense.gov.