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How to Obtain an Individual Deceased Personnel File
During World War II, the Graves Registration Service department of the military compiled "individual deceased personnel files," or IDPF's, for each soldier who died during the war. These records were...
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How to Find My Selective Service System Number
Almost all male U.S. citizens, who are between the ages of 18 and 25, must register with Selective Service. In case of a crisis that requires extra military support, the Selective Service will randomly...
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How to Change Information on a DD214
A DD Form 214, or Report of Separation, is a legal military document that is required to prove military service. Proof of military service is required to obtain military and retirement benefits and is...
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How to Correct a Birth Date in Naval Records
It is discouraging for former Naval personnel to obtain copies of their records only to discover there is an error. Veterans who discover an error on their Naval records can submit a request in writing...
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How to Obtain an Illinois World War I Bonus Application Record
In 1921 the Illinois General Assembly created the Service Recognition Board to compensate World War I veterans or their survivors. By 1923 the board was ready to provide compensation to veterans, and...
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How to Fold a Military Burial Flag
The flag that drapes an honorably discharged veteran's coffin is full of symbolism and honor. There are 12 folds to a military flag and each one has a meaning. The end result is a flag with the...
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How to locate a World War I Burial File
Many families have a relative who fought in World War I. Some of those men came home to their families, while others did not. The U.S. Army Quartermaster Graves Registration Service created burial...
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How to Find a Military DD214 Record
The DD Form 214, or Report of Separation, is a military document issued when a veteran is discharged from the service. The form provides an overall picture of a veteran's service and contains...
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Military Person Search Procedures
Finding people who served in the military can be a daunting task, but the advent of online databases and search portals has made it simpler. Different government and military bodies make it possible to...
View ArticleMilitary Retirement Under the Gramm Rudman Act
In 1985, Congress passed the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, better known as Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Acts, after the U.S. Senators sponsoring it. The point of GRH was to cap deficit...
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Are Merchant Marines Eligible for Service Benefits?
The Merchant Marine is the convoy of ships that transports troops, supplies and goods to the armed services during wartime. During peacetime, it imports and exports goods between countries. Its...
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Coast Guard Requirements for Dock Lights
The United States Coast Guard possesses few regulations for anything that isn't floating in the water, such as boats and channel markers. The few references that do exist regarding the lighting of...
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The Montana Law Governing Fitness Centers
In Montana, a university fitness center is not allowed to charge a monthly fee to the general public if a for-profit fitness center is offering similar services in the same community, pursuant to...
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Good Things About the Military Draft
A military draft is a non-volunteer enrollment system into service of the country. When the United States enacts a draft, every male citizen between 18 and 25 years old must register to serve. These...
View ArticleVeterans Benefits in the State of Colorado
In addition to the benefits granted by the federal government, veterans living in the state of Colorado also have access to a number of veterans benefits granted by that particular state.
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What Happens to a Person Who Goes AWOL From the National Guard?
Although military service is voluntary in the United States, there are those who decide that they are not suited to military life. Rather than fulfill the remainder of their enlistment contract, some...
View ArticleThe Legal Definition of Separation from Service Employment
Separation from service, or discharge, is the act of leaving a career in the U.S. military. Though the term can be used to describe the end of any employer/employee relationship, federal law defines it...
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Military Standards and Specifications
Standards in the U.S. military ensure quality in the production of military equipment, minimize the types of ammunition, and ensure compatibility of tools. According to the Department of Defense (DoD),...
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List of Dishonorable Discharges
A dishonorable discharge from any U.S. military branch can be earned through the violation of serious military and civil laws. It is of the utmost importance for any member of the military to know what...
View ArticleWhat Does Stop-Loss Mean in the Military?
A stop-loss order is when the military keeps troops it needs when they would have otherwise been allowed to leave, according to the Georgia National Guard. It is authorized by federal law and overrides...
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