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Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« on: March 03, 2010, 09:18:05 AM »

Someone forwarded this email to me.  Is it true or just internet BS?

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Subject: Fwd: FW: DD FORM 214 -- SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT (UNCLASSIFIED)

FYI. Another piece of information you might want to share with others.

DD FORM 214 -- SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT 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

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 you 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 reach that
age.

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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2010, 09:45:03 AM »

Tommy thanks for that info I should get mine automatically :2vrolijk_21:...

If your active military service occurred

From 1957 through 1967, we will add the extra credits to your record when you apply for Social Security benefits.
From 1968 through 2001, you do not need to do anything to receive these extra credits. The credits were automatically added to your record.
After 2001, there are no special extra earnings credits for military service.


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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 03:18:16 PM »

Thanks for the info Tommy.  But I doubt it will make any difference for those of us who served for only a few years (I served 4 years in the Air Force).  Like you said, SS will credit you with an 'extra' $300 per quarter ($1200 per year) for your service during those years.  But since my earnings were not much while in the military and since SS benefits is based on highest average earnings I really don't think it will do much.  But hey, every little bit helps and if it does I'll take it.
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2010, 03:31:38 PM »

Thanks for the info Tommy.  But I doubt it will make any difference for those of us who served for only a few years (I served 4 years in the Air Force).  Like you said, SS will credit you with an 'extra' $300 per quarter ($1200 per year) for your service during those years.  But since my earnings were not much while in the military and since SS benefits is based on highest average earnings I really don't think it will do much.  But hey, every little bit helps and if it does I'll take it.

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When were you in the Air Force?  I was in 68-73.
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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2010, 04:29:43 PM »

Jerry,
When were you in the Air Force?  I was in 68-73.
June '67 to July '71 first with B-52 wing in SAC and TDY tours in SEA then 1 year with USAFE in Turkey and finished up with ATC at Chanute Field in Illinois.
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2010, 04:57:42 PM »

June '67 to July '71 first with B-52 wing in SAC and TDY tours in SEA then 1 year with USAFE in Turkey and finished up with ATC at Chanute Field in Illinois.

Incirlik Turkey?  In 70-72 I was stationed in Madrid Spain and would go TDY to Incirlik from time to time.
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2010, 06:10:31 PM »

Incirlik Turkey?  In 70-72 I was stationed in Madrid Spain and would go TDY to Incirlik from time to time.
No, I was at Cigli AB near Izmir on the west coast.
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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2010, 06:26:34 PM »

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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2010, 07:17:53 PM »

I got this from a few sources at work... they all said it isn't automatic, you have to apply for it.

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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2010, 03:53:16 AM »

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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2010, 10:06:49 AM »

June 70 to May 73.  Spent my whole time at Vandenberg AFB, CA after the great time at Lackland TXin the  June, July and August heat.
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2010, 10:14:45 AM »

80-84. C5A Galaxy crew chief...more good times than bad... :drink:
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2010, 11:06:08 AM »

Miker Jet Engine Mech on the TF-39 motors on the C-5 Galaxy(FAT Albert) 73-76 Dover AFB. Got out 6 months early on the I Quit Program that they offered in 76. Only stipulation on getting out early on the I quit program was that I could never re-inlist. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Higher SS benefits Vets??? Is this true??
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2010, 10:19:56 AM »

I got this from a few sources at work... they all said it isn't automatic, you have to apply for it.

According to the SSA website it is automatic, but it never hurts to verify that it is included when you finally apply for SS benefits, if there are any when we retire.  :-\

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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2010, 05:29:19 AM »

80-84. C5A Galaxy crew chief...more good times than bad... :drink:

I worked on the C-5A Galaxy for 6 years at Travis AFB, CA. One cool plane. The cross wind computer for the landing gear was impressive.
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