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.
As of 1 April 2007, the member is entitled to the following number of points: Aircrew Allowance: A total of 180 points; and. Sea Duty Allowance: 36 points for Sea Duty Allowance and 12 points for Hardship allowance for a total of 48 points.