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.
Promotion Points. Points are earned for each award, qualification, physical fitness testing scores and a host of other achievements. Each grade has a specific number or points possible. For example, sergeants have 340 possible Training points, based on Army Physical Fitness Training scores and months deployed.