Military Service: Is It ‘Creditable’ Toward Civilian Retirement?
As a federal employee, you may be wondering if your active duty military service is “creditable” toward your civilian retirement. It depends on several factors.
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As a federal employee, you may be wondering if your active duty military service is “creditable” toward your civilian retirement. It depends on several factors.
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