Posted on Jan 14, 2021

Veterans from the 1960's up to 2003. Do you have your DD 214 easily accessible?

SSG Dwight Amey

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Remember. Burial and death benefit applications without your DD214 will not be processed! I speak with too many survivors who have no idea where or how to get a copy. The DD 214 is the basic document used to apply for any and all VA benefits. Download SF 180 or go to archives.gov to request a copy.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

Posted 4 y ago

One of the best pieces of advice I received from my Personnel Office when I retired was to take my DD 214 to the courthouse wherever I retired and have them keep a certified copy. It's there and readily available when needed.

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SSG Dwight Amey

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Yes sir. I did the same thing as well.

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Sgt Jim Belanus

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yep, my is in 3 county seats

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SSG Michael Noll

Posted 4 y ago

Great share brother Dwight!

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SSG Dwight Amey

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SSG Noll, you are welcome. I try to avoid telling survivors they have to delay services until we get the DD 214 to complete the applications. It is heart breaking to watch.

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