Robins accepting VERA, VSIP bids Published Aug. 26, 2011 By The Center VERA/VSIP Program Office ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Civilian employees at Robins Air Force Base now have the opportunity to apply for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP). The Center's Civilian Personnel Directorate began accepting applications Wednesday. The application window is open until Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. Applications will not be accepted beyond the deadline. Employees received an application link via e-mail Wednesday, providing them with 14 days to decide. The e-mail notice contains specific instructions to interested employees for submitting applications for consideration. All employees should note that no specific series, grade, or group of employees is being targeted at this time. Anyone who is interested may apply, but submission of an application doesn't obligate the Air Force to offer any employee a separation incentive. Employees should contact a Benefits and Entitlements Service Team counselor for complete, thorough retirement counseling and instructions on how to obtain a retirement estimate. Benefits counselors may be reached at 1-800-525-0102; press 2 for civilian employees, then 2 again. BEST counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Additional information may also be obtained from the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil - keyword search "5828" for details on accessing the automated phone system, keyword search "4872" for instructions on using the Employee Benefits Information System, and keyword search "5092" for detailed information regarding obtaining retirement estimates.