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Social Security Credit for Military Service
One often overlooked benefit that federal retirees might be eligible to receive involves Social Security credit for time spent in military service. The earnings of people who serve in the military services on active duty or on active duty for training have been covered under Social Security since 1957. Inactive duty service in the armed forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has been covered by Social Security since 1988. Read more…
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