[Signalman]

The federal government reformed their pension plan in 1986

I stand corrected "FERS"(not FIRS) began in 1986.

[USNBandit]

The FERS retirement is based upon working 30 years, getting 1% of the average of the highest three earning years. 30% of salary, plus social security, plus what you put in the TSP (401k). You can decide for yourself if that is a Cadillac plan.