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From BRIEFS page 3 System (EBIS). If you decide to change

blies may only be rescheduled if the re- your election, take into consideration the Summer swimming
schedule date is for the alternate UTA effective date of your election and how safety tips
during the same month of the A and B many pay periods remain in the year.
UTAs for the months of February, May
For additional information on contri-

and August 2015. The wing commander bution limits and effective dates, visit
will authorize reschedules outside of the the MyPers website and search “Thrift

same month, if absolutely necessary, on Savings Plan contribution limit.”

a case-by-case basis.

EXCHANGE CELEBRATES

2015 CIVILIAN TSP 120 YEARS

CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

Calendar year 2015 has 27 pay peri-

ods since the last pay day falls on Jan. 1,

2016 (a Federal holiday), which means

you will be paid one day earlier on Dec.

31, 2015. by Linda Welz
452 AMW public affairs
If you are under the Federal Employ-
With summer in full swing it is good to review swimming safety tips. Know-
ees Retirement System and you wish to ing water safety rules, current water conditions and your swimming abilities
could be the difference between life and death.
receive the maximum agency matching
Swim with a buddy in designated areas supervised by lifeguards if possible.
contributions for 2015, you must ensure Take swimming lessons or wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket if
your confidence level is low.
you do not reach the $18,000 contri-
Whether you choose to swim in shallow water or deeper areas, know the
bution limit before the last pay day of underwater terrain and know how to swim to get out of a rip tide.

the year. If you reach the contribution In addition to swimming safety, when in the heat, use sunscreen and drink
limit before the last pay period you will The March Main Exchange invites plenty of water.
not receive matching contribution for you to a cake cutting to help celebrate
To learn more about the surf, wind and tide conditions, visit the National
the pay period (s) that no contributions 120 years of service to its members on Weather Service at www.weather.gov.

were made. Friday, July 24 at noon. In celebration,

If you want to distribute your TSP they will be offering specials beginning

contributions over the remaining pay Friday and running through Sunday. For

periods in 2015, update your election more information and store hours, you

in the Employee Benefits Information can call 951-653-3111.

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