The Thrift Savings Plan and Aviation Continuation Pay: A Proposal to Improve Pilot Retention

Amidst a budget crisis in the U.S. Air Force, innovative strategies are essential to maintain operational capabilities. The book explores the potential of combining the Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP) with the Thrift Savings Plan to enhance retention and reduce costs. With cuts affecting vital programs and a decrease in new aircraft purchases, this approach aims to address financial challenges while ensuring the effectiveness of combat aviators in ongoing missions. The focus is on finding sustainable solutions in a rapidly changing military landscape.