John Hall was a private in the 2nd New York Regiment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. At some point during the summer of 1783, he received this sheet of paper: A ye olde DD-214.

RE codes, short for reenlistment eligibility or reentry eligibility codes, are alphanumeric codes that indicate eligibility to reenlist after military separation. Each code reflects the circumstances ...

Editor’s note: This story was first published on Aug. 31, 2023. Joining the military at 18 years old can no doubt shape one’s self-perception. But once it’s time to separate or retire, what’s often ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A veterans discharge form called a DD-214 is a very important document. It serves as an official record of service that’s key to getting veterans benefits. Sometimes though, ...

One of the most frequent services that I provide is to help veterans or their next of kin find their DD-214 Discharge documents. When I was serving, I remember being told that the DD-214 is the most ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Crystal River man was arrested after he faked service in the military and forged a DD 214 document, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Officials suspected ...

Have 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 around ...

Adirondack Brewery is relaunching its limited edition special blonde IPA, DD-214, to honor veterans. The beer, made by veterans for veterans, first launched in 2020.