It is a "General Under Honorable Conditions" discharge from the US Military.
A DD Form 257N is a military discharge document used to formally present a member of the U.S. Armed Forces with a discharge under honorable conditions due to various reasons such as completion of service or other qualifying factors. This form is often issued for enlisted personnel who have served honorably but may not have met the criteria for an honorable discharge, thus indicating a general discharge. It serves as an important record for veterans seeking benefits or employment after their service.
The DD Form 257N, also known as the "General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions," is a type of military discharge certificate issued to service members who have met the required standards of conduct and performance but may not have completed their service under the highest conditions of honor. This discharge indicates that the individual served honorably but may have had issues that precluded an "Honorable" discharge. It can affect eligibility for certain benefits and future military service. The designation helps differentiate between varying levels of service quality.