Highlights. 1  Boston whale watching. 2  3-hour whale watch on a high-speed catamaran. 3  Guided by a naturalist from the noted Whale Center of New England.  Whale sightings on every whale watch.
A qualifying year of service is a complete retirement year in which the member earned a minimum of 50 retirement points. The serviceâs reserve personnel center will send the member a âNotification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60â letter â often referred to as a 20-year letter.
Total earnings: The SSA determines the total amount you earned in the 35 years during which you made the most money, up to a maximum amount per year. The limit is adjusted for inflation -- in 1951, the limit was $3,600. In 2016, it's $118,500. If you worked fewer than 35 years, the missing years are counted as zero.