To obtain a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or DD Form 219, you can request it through the National Archives website by completing the Standard Form 180 (SF-180) and submitting it online, by mail, or fax. Alternatively, veterans can also contact their service branch's records office directly. Additionally, if you are enrolled in the VA system, you may be able to access your records through your local VA office. Be prepared to provide personal information to verify your identity.
Yes. Service members keep Copy 4 of their DD214.
Ask to see his DD214. No DD214, he didn't serve. If info's not on his DD214, it didn't happen.
You can get free copies through this site http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
NO! ANY alteration of your DD214 negates it's validity
To convert a DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), you must request a copy of your DD214 from the National Archives or the service branch you were discharged from. This can be done by submitting a Standard Form 180 (SF-180) either online or by mail. Note that the DD256A itself cannot be converted; you will need to provide documentation of your service to obtain the DD214. Ensure that you have all necessary personal information and service details ready for a smoother process.
Ask to see his DD214; no DD214, he didn't serve; if somethings not on the document, it didn't happen.
The DD214 (US Military Discharge) has an awards/decorations section where all would be listed
10% for vets.
It is a code on your DD214 that tells someone able to read the codes whether you were honorably discharged or type of discharge you earned.
It depends on the state. Each state has its on regulations on the requirements for obtaining a permit. In some states, you don't have to take the shooting test if you have a DD214, but you still have to take the classroom portion, and in some states, having a DD214 makes no difference at all.
Take your DD214 to the VA for computation and filing for benefits. It depends on length of service , type of discharge , and any disability rating .
No. Reservist get discharge orders. Dd214's states that it is a release from active duty. I've had to learn this the hard way searching for my own.