noun General Slang

DD 214

DEE-DEE TOO-fourteen · noun · informal

The discharge certificate proving military service.

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The form documenting a member's separation from active duty, essential for claiming veteran benefits.

“Keep your DD 214 somewhere safe, you'll need it for the VA.”
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DD 214 In A Sentence

Keep your DD 214 somewhere safe, you'll need it for the VA.

Origin & Usage

U.S. Department of Defense form number.

People Also Ask

What is a DD 214?

It's the U.S. military form that documents a member's separation from active duty and proves their service.

Why is the DD 214 important?

It's essential for claiming veteran benefits, such as those from the VA, so veterans are advised to keep it safe.

Where does the name come from?

It's the Department of Defense form number for the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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