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- Hi everyone.

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^I have an important message regarding

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^the Blended Retirement System.

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^You and your families have been given

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^a unique opportunity to steer your retirement.

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In the new Blended Retirement System,

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whether you serve for two years or 20 years,

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you will have some type of retirement savings

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to take with you.

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For our traditional Drill Status Guard Members,

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if you have fewer than 4,320 points toward retirement,

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or for our full-time career service members

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with less than 12 years of service,

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you will have the opportunity to decide

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what retirement option best suits you

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and meets your family's needs.

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The Blended Retirement System does not apply to you

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if you exceed these numbers.

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You will remain in the current retirement system,

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now referred to as the Legacy Retirement System.

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For those of you with a choice,

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you can choose to opt in or not.

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Either way, it is mandatory to take

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the BRS Opt-In Course before you decide.

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In fact, I encourage you to take it multiple times.

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Keep in mind this choice not only affects you,

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but those dependent on you for support.

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So make an informed decision.

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Use the links on this page to take the BRS Course.

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Again, I strongly encourage all National Guard members

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to take this course.

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You may also want to seek professional financial advice

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to help you meet you and your family's retirement goals.

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Thank you and your family for your continued service.