I'd allow 24 inches per, so people can enjoy breakfast without banging elbows. A popular arrangement is to have seating on one side and both ends, if space allows. The overhang should be minimum 12 inches, 15 is better. Plan to allow 36 - 42 inches between the island and the nearby kitchen countertop. You want people to be able to safely pass (while carrying very hot items).
According to the pay rate matrix http://www.navyreserve.com/images/pic/be... it shows that officers in the Reserves make the same pay as an active duty naval officer. For example, the minimum monthly pay a reserve officer can make is approximately $2700/month.heck these 2 site from the Naval Reserve Personnel Center. The clearly list the reserve pay...but read it carefully...at the top of the chart it states the pay indicated is for 4 Drill Periods; a weekend. For an O-1 (Navy Ensign) it states $336.08 or about $85.00 for 1 drill period.
For more on general Reserve benefits and pay, the Military.com Benefits section. Navy Reserve Guidelines. If you are interested in joining the Navy Reserve, you must be between the ages of 18 and 39 without prior service. Prior service age limits differ.