I’d say for those who have the option and plan on doing the full 20 years, stay with the traditional to get the 50% pension. If you plan to get out before 20, I’d take the new system for the 5% government match in the TSP.
Does anyone know what college gpa range is looked favorably upon by Admissions? I’ll get at least a 3.5, and was wondering if that is good enough for the academy. I am taking plebe like courses in nrotc at a state college.