A buddy of mine sent me this the other day.


Please share this with anyone who's had active duty service between
> January
> 1957 to December 31, 2001 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 1957 through 2001 (the
> program was done away with 1 January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of
> earnings credit credited at 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 between January 1957 to December 31, 2001.
>
> FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it! We've all
> been on active duty between 1957 and 2001 or know someone who has.
> Passing on good information for all your military folks when you apply for social security.
> I know this may be too early for some of you to think about social
> security but, keep living and you will get there...