Flap Steak, NAMP 1185A, also known as a Bavette Steak or a Bistro Steak is a tougher, more economical steak cut from the flap of the Bottom Sirloin Sub-Primal Cut. The texture, flavor, and handling is similar to that of a Skirt Steak or Flank Steak.
Last week I wrote about the age and service requirements needed to retire. This time I want review the most common kinds of service that are considered creditable for retirement purposes. As a rule, creditable service means service in which your pay is subject to CSRS or FERS retirement deductions. However, creditable service may also include:
Employees under the civil service retirement system (CSRS) may participate in the TSP, but are not eligible for matching contributions. The typical FERS matching formula is: 1  $1 for every $1 the employee puts in, up to 3% of the employee's pay. 2  50 cents for what the employee puts in above 3%, up to 5% of pay.