Can service members get a TSP match?

Yes, service members can receive a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) match under certain conditions. The introduction of the Blended Retirement System (BRS), around 2016-2017, allows for matching contributions to the TSP for service members. This system enables those who may not stay in the military for 20 years to still receive benefits from TSP contributions, including matching funds, unlike the previous system where there was no matching. The match is part of a broader retirement plan that blends the traditional pension with benefits similar to those found in many civilian 401(k) retirement plans 1.