EVERY YEAR EVERY CHAPTER WISHING TO RENEW AS A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS MUST

FROM THE COMMANDER’S DESK

Vets serving from 1940 - 2001
(UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
FYI,


Please share this with anyone who's had active duty service prior to January 2002 and planning for retirement. In a nutshell, it boils down to this: You qualify for a higher social security payment because of your military service, for active duty any time from 1940 through 2001 (the program was
done away with in January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION - which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office - and you must ask for
this benefit to receive it! Soc Sec website:


 http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm
<http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm>


This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security down the road. It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on active duty prior to January 2002. FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it!

PAS

 

POSTED: NOVEMBER 2008