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By Terry Savage on May 18, 2026 | Social Security

My husband was in the military from January 1968 to January 1974. I read an article that they did not do Social Security back then and that he would be eligible for an increase because of that. Do you know if this is accurate information?

Terry Says

Here is the link to the Social Security website page that explains benefits for military members:
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10017.pdf

To find out what he should really be receiving in benefits, based on his own earnings record, go to
https://www.maximizemysocialsecurity.com/
The cost is $49 — and it is well worth it, since it is the only you will know the correct amount.

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