The DD 214 can also go a long way in proving that you are capable of handling the job that you are looking into. Since this lists all awards and the like, it is as good, if not better, than a ...

As of Friday, the Navy had cleared its backlog of sailors who separated before Sept. 30 and were still waiting on their DD-214. A DD-214 summarizes a service member’s military career and is ...

Inspired by the popular meme, veterans can now wrap themselves up in actual DD-214 blankets. A popular meme in military culture has been brought to life by a veterans clothing site.

H ave you ever seen a Navy ship bearing letters and numbers like DDG-51 or DD-214 and wondered what those codes mean? These ship labels might look random, but they follow a system that's been ...

Roughly 14 months after the Navy promised to do better for sailors when it comes to processing their pay, personnel needs and DD-214 retirement paperwork, officials say they have gotten the wait ...

An example of a soldier's DD 214 military discharge document. (Wikimedia) In interviews with almost 100 stakeholders, including veterans, VA staff, DoD staff and more, ...

If H.R.7041 is passed, it will require the military to issue a new DD-214 (or DD-214-1) at various checkpoints in a service member’s career, according to an online summary of the bill.

The DD-214, the certificate of release from active duty, is something that every active duty service member receives when they retire or are discharged. In 1783, it was not much different.

Have you ever seen a Navy ship bearing letters and numbers like DDG-51 or DD-214 and wondered what those ... One of the most common and historic codes is DD. So what does DD stand for on Navy ships?

Roughly 14 months after the Navy promised to do better for sailors when it comes to processing their pay, personnel needs and DD-214 retirement paperwork, officials say they have gotten the wait ...