The Privacy Act of 1974 limits access to a veteran's DD214 to only the service member (either past or present) or the member's legal guardian; only these ...
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What qualifies you for a DD214?
Before you obtain your DD 214, check for your eligibility as a Guard or Reserve member first. Airman must have completed 90 continuous calendar days or more of active duty or active duty for training (ADT), or their initial active duty training tour (IADT).
What are the benefits of a veterans DD214?

Veterans will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 to obtain access to many benefits including but not limited to:

Disability compensation.
GI Bill.
VA mortgages and home loans.
Re-enlistment.
Access to employment with federal agencies.
Veteran-owned owned business benefits.
Can I view my DD214 online free?
Generally there is no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next of kin and authorized representatives from Federal (non-archival) records. Some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and will charge a fee for obtaining copies.
What are the two types of DD214?

One important note about the DD214 is that the government issues two versions of the form:

Short form (also called the deleted Form of Separation or edited Form of Separation)
Long form (also called the undeleted Form of Separation)
The Defense Department issues to each veteran a DD-214, identifying the veteran's condition of discharge - honorable, general, other than honorable, ...
Feb 7, 2024 · You can request a copy of your DD214 and other military service records from the National Archives. Learn more about how to make a request.
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The DD214 form helps you access veteran benefits, including funeral-related benefits. Find out how to get a copy of this form.
In the United States of America every service member who is discharged, or released from active duty, is issued a DD Form 214, after 90 or more days of ...
The Report of Separation contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment and membership in veterans' ...
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Sep 13, 2019 · The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or DD Form 214, is a document Airmen may receive at certain points in their ...
National Guard and Reserve members with active service may qualify for a variety of VA benefits. Active service includes: Active duty (Title 10) - full-time ...
The information is solely for the purpose of mailing a DD Form 214 and has no impact on benefits or entitlements. 20. Member requests Copy 6 be sent to ...
Yes, the Separations Counselor can amend the signed DD-214 if there is an error or correction. How will PHS officers receive their DD Form 214 after Separation?