Is there a way to get my military medals and decorations, without buying them from an Army Surplus store (since I earned them)?

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Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Nov 30 at 2017 4:59 PM

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SSG Charlie Carlson: You can get medals and ribbons at: usamilitarymedals.com.
Many Prayers on getting your medals, Staff Sergeant; and CONGRATULATIONS FOR EARNING THEM!
-Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Nov 30 at 2017 5:08 PM

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You could purchase them through AAFES or you could check and see if they could be reissued to you through a request. Instructions on how to make a request can be read at https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap15.asp

Chapter 15 Military Medals and Records - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Military Medals and Records

Response by COL John McClellan made Nov 30 at 2017 5:10 PM

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Sure - all kinds of suppliers online - to include AAFES and Military Clothing Sales!

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 30 at 2017 5:15 PM

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I would check AAFES online

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2017 5:27 PM

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Go to: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Follow the instructions on their website. I had to do this to get my updated records during my break in service. You are entitled to a one time issue of all your earned ribbons and medals. Also they will generate a DD 215 if your DD 214 needs updated to reflect changes after you have left service, and give you your complete service record as well.

military-service-records

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2017 5:36 PM

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I think you're allowed to order your awards one time, I just don't know where you need to do that.
If you're not able to do that and have to spend money https://www.usamilitarymedals.com/ has a wide variety of uniforms items.

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Nov 30 at 2017 5:41 PM

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https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

This is the eVetRecs Java applet website. The space is limited, you'd need to sigh it, fax it back, and not lose the reference number . Ask for!your personnel and meeicalmfiles,not you wamt both, separately, along with your decorations, any retirement/burial flags, I think, as well, and also Presidential certificates, in the case of veterans already passed away. You'll find it quite useful, I bemused it sevl ti!es, for my records, as well as those of family, hope that is of use, many thanks.

NARA | e-Vetrecs .

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Nov 30 at 2017 5:49 PM

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Consider medalsofamerica.com or call [login to see] . You can get a free catalog showing military insignia, ribbons, medals, and more--but all for a price. They also build shadow boxes for your military history and can provide miniature ribbons and badges earned. I've used them for years.

Response by SSG Christopher Conklin made Nov 30 at 2017 8:06 PM

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Did u live near armory in your town or near you. They should be able to help you, show them you DAForm214.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2017 9:59 PM

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Response by LTC John Griscom made Dec 1 at 2017 12:58 AM

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I got a set of my medals when I sent a request for a copy of my DD214 from the National Archives. They sent my list of medals to DPSC and they sent a free set.
SFC Bruorton is correct about MoA; not the cheapest place.
Could also use AAFES Clothing Sales as the next best source. They also have a mounting service cheaper than MoA.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Dec 1 at 2017 9:43 AM

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Do you want for the wear of your unform or personal? I have direct phone to order them from HRSC veterans site but it takes awhile but it's all free.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Dec 1 at 2017 9:55 AM

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AR 600-8-22 tells how to go about getting a replacement set of awards and decorations. You can google it and download a PDF version.

Response by PO2 Gary Spencer made Aug 8 at 2018 4:19 PM

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When I sent off for the free reissue they sent me 2 Navy Good Conduct medals in stead of the medal and the ribbon. I even sent them a drawing of the ribbon I wanted and have heard nothing back, it has been more then a year.