Posted on Jun 15, 2021
Where can I get proof that I deployed to southwest Asia?
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The VA has requested documentation to prove that I deployed to southwest Asia or the gulf. They aren’t asking for a specific document, they even say it can be receipts. I’m not sure what else will do for them and I need proof, not just that I deployed but where I deployed to. They have my dd214 and aperently the don’t look this up themselves. Where and how do I show them?
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Not sure if the USMC does unit movement orders, but if they did, that would be hands down proof of when you rolled, who with, and how long it was originally designed to be in country. If you got any awards in country, that too would prove you were there.
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Do you have any sand in any of your old gear? I pulled out my cammies and had sand in them, still !!!! Just kidding, there are really good answers below.
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Your assignment orders should contain that information I would think to include unit and location. I know when I was assigned in South East Aria, Vietnam to be specific the orders had unit and APO address at least. My DD Form 214 also listed the awards and so did My Military Personnel Record.
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Cpl Stephen McMenamin
We never got formal orders, and we were an expeditionary unit so we got a GWOTex for deployment and that isn’t specific enough I guess. I’m trying to find my OMPF buy no luck so far.
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