What is DD-214?
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty — the most important document a veteran owns.
Definition
The DD-214 is the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty — the single document that proves a veteran's military service. It records discharge dates, character of discharge, military occupational specialty, decorations, awards, training, and more. Veterans need their DD-214 to access VA benefits, veteran's preference in federal hiring, education benefits, property tax exemptions, and a long list of other veterans' services.
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