How to Obtain a Copy of Your DD 214 (2024)

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   Christy ReeseNovember 17, 2022 at 12:55 pm - Reply

   Who can request military records? My uncle is 92 – a Marine veteran of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Korea. I would love to get his records to make him a well deserved shadowbox. He is scheduled for the Honor Flight in the spring from Nashville, TN and want to have something special for him upon his return.

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     Robert HessNovember 17, 2022 at 4:39 pm - Reply

     Hello Christy,

     The best next step is to contact a VFW service officer next where you live and they can help you through the process. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://vfwtn.org/uploads/Documents/TennesseeVeteransServicesDirectory.pdf

     Best,

     Robert

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       William McPhersonJuly 12, 2023 at 3:54 am - Reply

       Hello. I am a retired Marine MSgt. After 20 years and 4 combat tours, my last LT Col wouldn’t even submit me for a Mert Service Medal which I earn and deserve. I want my medal. I am trying to get my SRB to take to my congressman.

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   Raymond HedglinJune 7, 2023 at 8:01 am - Reply

   Search for service records

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   Stan MikanowiczAugust 3, 2023 at 12:36 pm - Reply

   For my father-in-law, He is a Honorably
   Discharged Marine Reservist from 1952-1957.
   I have his records from the National Archives
   but nowhere is his annual 2 week training
   at Camp Lejuene specified.
   Do you know where I can find this information?
   His Depot at the time was 2nd Supply depot
   In Phil’a Pa where he did his monthly weekend duty.
   As for the annual 2 week training and
   the boot camp at Parris Island. Neither location shows up in his Military Records.
   Strange because both must be completed to receive an Honorable Discharge.
   It is also specified in the Marine reserves
   contract when signing up.
   I’ve tried every I could but come up empty.
   He is still alive and bed ridden with Parkinson’s
   Disease. He 86 years old.
   Your help is appreciated.
   I am a disabled Vietnam vet myself.

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     Robert HessSeptember 9, 2023 at 10:08 am - Reply

     Hello Stan,

     My apologies for the delay. We don’t have anyone on staff with deep expertise in this area. I would suggest you contact a veteran service officer (VSO) at your local VFW or American legion post.

     Thank you for your service.

     Best, Roert

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     Robert HessOctober 5, 2023 at 11:56 am - Reply

     Hi Stan,

     We have had several veterans with this issue. We don’t have anyone on staff with deep expertise in this area. A good next step is to you contact a veteran service officer (VSO) at your local VFW or American legion post and they should be able to help and guide you.

     Thank you for your service.

     Best, Robert

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   DeniseOctober 5, 2023 at 10:51 am - Reply

   I am a funeral Director and am trying to locate records for a family so they can get a Flag and a Bronze Veteran Marker for their loved one. I have submitted the SF 180 and have received a letter claiming a DD214 does not exist. I have also faxed in a letter to NPRC and have never received a response. As a grand daughter of a Veteran I am a little disheartened that a Veteran is not able to get a proper headstone because someone supposedly cannot find his paperwork.

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     Robert HessJanuary 5, 2024 at 2:58 pm - Reply

     Denise,

     Apologies for the late response. A good step would be to contact a Veteran Service Officer at your local American Legion or VFW post who will be happy to help you with this. Best, Robert

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   Joel t WestonOctober 6, 2023 at 3:19 pm - Reply

   Stan this is Joe T Weston private first class discharge May 27th and 1976 I need my DD 214 form I lost my original but I need another one to obtain a home loan how do I get it without paying for it thank you

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     Robert HessOctober 7, 2023 at 10:41 am - Reply

     Hello Joe,

     Thanks for contacting us. Instructions for obtaining a copy of your DD214 are at this link – https://dven.org/how-to-obtain-a-copy-of-your-dd-214/. If you have an issue, make an appointment with your local VA office of a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at your local VFW or American Legion post. Good luck and thank you for your service.

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   Tammy Chiuinard (my maiden name is DollNovember 9, 2023 at 6:21 pm - Reply

   I need a copy of my Dd214. I was in the army in1981-1983

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     Robert HessNovember 10, 2023 at 1:51 pm - Reply

     Hi Tammy,

     Thanks for contacting us. We don’t process DD 214 requests but instructions for obtaining a copy of your DD214 are at this link – https://dven.org/how-to-obtain-a-copy-of-your-dd-214/.

     If you have an issue, make an appointment with your local VA office of a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at your local VFW or American Legion post. I know they will be happy to help you.

     Good luck and thank you for your service!

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   Steven brownsteinDecember 6, 2023 at 4:10 pm - Reply

   Need a copy of DD214

   Have my dog tags

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     Robert HessDecember 22, 2023 at 12:31 pm - Reply

     Hi Steven,

     Thanks for contacting us. We don’t process DD 214 requests but instructions for obtaining a copy of your DD214 are at this link – https://dven.org/how-to-obtain-a-copy-of-your-dd-214/.

     If you have an issue, make an appointment with your local VA office of a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at your local VFW or American Legion post. I know they will be happy to help you.

     Good luck. Thank you for your service! And Happy Holidays!

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   jack kellyMarch 21, 2024 at 9:02 am - Reply

   I have been requesting a dd214 for my father who has passed away now for 5 months have not heard a word

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     Robert HessMarch 22, 2024 at 10:58 am - Reply

     Hello Jack,

     Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I used the process at the following link to obtain a copy of my DD 214. If this doesn’t work, contact a service officer at your local American Legion or VFW post and they can assist you. https://dven.org/how-to-obtain-a-copy-of-your-dd-214/

     Best, Robert

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   Kim GuyMarch 23, 2024 at 9:07 am - Reply

   Is there online community I can meet veterans?

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     Robert HessMarch 27, 2024 at 2:18 pm - Reply

     Hello Kim,

     Together We Served has a huge veteran database and community – https://www.togetherweserved.com/. Even better, though, visit your local VFW, DAV, or American Legion post in person. Most posts have a Facebook page.

     Good luck and thanks for your service.

     Best,

     Robert

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    Alan MaxsonJune 26, 2024 at 7:24 pm - Reply

    I have a DD 214N from the Navy, could you tell me what the N stands for?

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      Robert HessAugust 4, 2024 at 9:30 pm - Reply

      Hi Alan,

      The N indicates that it is the Navy’s version of the DD-214.

      Best,

      Robert

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    PeterAugust 4, 2024 at 12:34 pm - Reply

    I am veteran and would like to know if I am able to access health care records from the period when I was on active duty? Can I access old health records through My Healthevet?

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      Robert HessAugust 4, 2024 at 9:28 pm - Reply

      Hello Peter,

      You should be able to obtain them through this website: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

      Best,

      Robert

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    AshleyAugust 13, 2024 at 10:16 am - Reply

    Hello Robert is there anyway I can access my husband’s military records
    His name is Xavier and I don’t know where to go to look for that

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      Robert HessAugust 13, 2024 at 2:23 pm - Reply

      Hi Ashley,

      Just follow the instructions on the page. If you have trouble, contact a veteran service officer (VSO) at the local American Legion, VFW, or DAV post and they can guide you.

      Best, Robert