Same deal here Joe with my GI Insurance!!
I collected all 52 weeks plus the State Bonus before I did anything.
Funny story about the 52/20 Club:-
I had to go into Boston to sign up and collect etc.and on my first trip I still had my uniform on. Walking down the street near the State House I see a Bird Colonel we had at the school I attended. We had compulsory Military Drill there and this "Bird" was the Ranking Army man at the school.
I saw him looking me over so I said to my brother who was with me "Watch Col. Joe when he passes us". I threw him a hand salute BUT turned my head so the I could put my thumb up to my nose!!
He screamed out at me "You SOB Top what year did you graduate and that was not what I expected from a Top. Looking at your CIB I guess I'll have to let it go as unmilitary courtesy and discipline from a former Cadet".
Thought my brother was going to choke!! I forgot to add that the brother with me was the Navy Lifer and he was a Chief Petty Officer IN UNIFORM!!
Sgtleo 