Who do I contact regarding missing information on DD214 (Navy Achievement Medal)?

Cpl Josh King — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:16:23 -0400

I've realized for quite sometime now (almost 30 years), but my DD214 doesn't include my Navy Achievement Medal I received while deployed overseas. How do I get this updated to reflect this?

Response by COL Randall C. made Jun 26 at 2023 10:31 PM

COL Randall C. — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:31:21 -0400

Since it was 30 years ago, you'll have to submit a request to the Board for Correction of Naval Records*. You can submit an application online, but understand it's usually a lengthy process (but, you have been waiting 30 years already...)
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* https://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/bcnr/Pages/default.aspx

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2023 12:55 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:55:55 -0400

I’ve tried to get the Navy Commendation Medal added but had no luck. It’s been forty years so I’ve never displayed one in by shadow box. I ETS’’s the same time it was supposed to be awarded so I figured command never followed through. I hope you have better luck Cpl Josh King

Response by CSM Thomas Ray made Jun 29 at 2023 6:24 AM

CSM Thomas Ray — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:24:01 -0400

Try DD Form 149, but it will probably take forever

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2023 7:48 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:48:16 -0400

The DD 214 is only the record of service. If you have the orders or certificate for the award then you may not need to add it. It is good to have all of your awards on your DD214 but I don't know of a situation where a missing award on a DD214 would hinder you. I would still display it in my shadow box.