Cpl Stephen McMenamin7047521<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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?Where can I get proof that I deployed to southwest Asia?2021-06-15T03:28:29-04:00Cpl Stephen McMenamin7047521<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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?Where can I get proof that I deployed to southwest Asia?2021-06-15T03:28:29-04:002021-06-15T03:28:29-04:00SrA John Monette7048188<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>do you have a copy of your orders?Response by SrA John Monette made Jun 15 at 2021 1:34 PM2021-06-15T13:34:54-04:002021-06-15T13:34:54-04:00SrA John Monette7048190<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>do you have a copy of your medical records? if so, did you have any medical treatment while deployed? there might be something thereResponse by SrA John Monette made Jun 15 at 2021 1:35 PM2021-06-15T13:35:51-04:002021-06-15T13:35:51-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member7048216<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you can track down any set of orders or a service or tour award that proves you were there.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 1:51 PM2021-06-15T13:51:30-04:002021-06-15T13:51:30-04:00Lt Col Charlie Brown7048301<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1607400" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1607400-30154-aircraft-inertial-and-radar-navigation-systems-repairman">Sgt Private RallyPoint Member</a> any thoughts?Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jun 15 at 2021 2:28 PM2021-06-15T14:28:41-04:002021-06-15T14:28:41-04:00SSG Warren Swan7048456<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jun 15 at 2021 3:39 PM2021-06-15T15:39:18-04:002021-06-15T15:39:18-04:00PO1 Todd McMillin7049372<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your DD-214 should have the following awards for SW Asia Service including Iraq/Afgahanistan, SW Asian Ribbon. Etc. If your Yeoman or Persons Officer forgot to include it in your records you can request a correction. It's called DD-215 and you need to fill out an SF-180 to do it. Here's the link if you need to do it. <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Correction%20to%20Veterans%20Military%20Records">https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Correction%20to%20Veterans%20Military%20Records</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by PO1 Todd McMillin made Jun 15 at 2021 11:50 PM2021-06-15T23:50:13-04:002021-06-15T23:50:13-04:00SSgt Thomas L.7049970<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you don't have campaign medals listed on your DD214, you can maybe look in your medical records if you were ever in an MTF downrange, or any medical records that mention your deployment.Response by SSgt Thomas L. made Jun 16 at 2021 10:32 AM2021-06-16T10:32:24-04:002021-06-16T10:32:24-04:00SMSgt Lawrence McCarter7050054<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 16 at 2021 11:16 AM2021-06-16T11:16:22-04:002021-06-16T11:16:22-04:00LT Brad McInnis7050210<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jun 16 at 2021 12:45 PM2021-06-16T12:45:03-04:002021-06-16T12:45:03-04:00Pvt Patrick Bryan7050236<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your DD-214 will have it as well as your service records.Response by Pvt Patrick Bryan made Jun 16 at 2021 12:53 PM2021-06-16T12:53:49-04:002021-06-16T12:53:49-04:00CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member7050314<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Deployment record in your SRB.Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2021 1:23 PM2021-06-16T13:23:38-04:002021-06-16T13:23:38-04:00GySgt Kenneth Pepper7050719<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you have an entry on your DD214 for a period of imminent danger pay? That should do it.Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jun 16 at 2021 4:26 PM2021-06-16T16:26:02-04:002021-06-16T16:26:02-04:00SGM Bill Frazer7050872<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What no unit orders??Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 16 at 2021 5:34 PM2021-06-16T17:34:23-04:002021-06-16T17:34:23-04:00Cpl Vic Burk7050904<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you have your original orders? That there would be proof if you had the orders there and then when you were transferred back stateside.Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Jun 16 at 2021 5:45 PM2021-06-16T17:45:08-04:002021-06-16T17:45:08-04:00SSG Steve Chesney7051518<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Where were you in Southwest Asia?Response by SSG Steve Chesney made Jun 17 at 2021 12:09 AM2021-06-17T00:09:38-04:002021-06-17T00:09:38-04:00SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero7098377<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you have a copy of any orders. or <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/">https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214">https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero made Jul 9 at 2021 11:09 PM2021-07-09T23:09:11-04:002021-07-09T23:09:11-04:00SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero7098378<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you have a copy of any orders. or <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/">https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214">https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/dd-214</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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