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U.S.C.G. ASSISTED VETERAN HELP GUIDE
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TTOOGGEETTHHEERR WWEE SSEERRVVEEDD SSaavvee OOuurr VVeetteerraannss SSttoorriieess
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This Help Guide enables you to organize and gather all information associated with your Veteran Family Member’s military service, ready for you to post to their Military Service Page on TogetherWeServed.org. Once completed, a beautiful “Shadow Box” presentation of their entire military service, including all insignia, badges, medals, photos and memories is available for you to print out and frame, or share with other family members via your own personal web address. ________________________________________________ Contents: Military Service Information 1. Brief Overview - “Getting Started” 2. Your Veteran’s Discharge Certificate Explained 3. Coast Guard Job Rating Codes 4. Basic Veteran Military Service Information 5. Medals and Ribbons Awarded 6. Boot Camp or Officer Training School Attended 7. Units and Duty Stations Assigned To 8. Combat and Non-Combat Operations Participated In
References 9. Badges - Illustrated Selection Reference 10. Medals and Ribbons - Illustrated Selection Reference 11. Service Reflections - Capturing Memories Worksheet 12. Service Photographs – Photo Description Summary 13. Veteran Video Interview Guidelines 14. Posting Video to Your Veterans Military Service Page 15. Posting Veterans Discharge Certificate 16. Viewing, Printing and Sharing Your Veterans Shadow Box
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GETTING STARTED Step 1 – Gather Your Veteran’s Service Information Using This Help Guide
First locate your Veteran’s discharge certificate if available. Work with your Veteran to enter as much information as you can from this certificate into the Basic Veteran Information page. You will use this information during the Join process.
On the Help Guide, identify and mark all the medal ribbons, insignia and badges
awarded to your Veteran. Scan their discharge certificate and all military photos.
Now you are ready to start building your Veterans Military Service Page. Step 2 - Build Your Veteran’s Military Service Page On Together We Served.org
After joining Together We Served.org as a Family Member, enter all the information gathered on the Help Guide into your Veteran’s Military Service Page using the ‘Add’ button in each section. Need help? Contact our online Help Desk at bottom left.
A complete service history will begin to appear with medal ribbons worn exactly as on
uniform and all badges, insignia and unit patches correctly displayed.
Add their photos to designated photo albums - an album is available for each event in their service career - boot camp, each assignment, combat mission etc. Click the Edit button in any section of their Military Service Page to add photos to an event in that section. eg add related photos to a specific duty station in the Assignments section.
Click on the ‘Shadow Box’ and ‘Timeline’ buttons on your Veteran’s page to view unique
and beautifully illustrated presentations of your Veteran’s military service which can be shared via a personal web address or printed out and framed.
Step 3 - Capture Your Veteran’s Service Memories.
A unique feature of your Veteran’s Military Service Page is as section called ‘Service Reflections’. Service Reflections is an easy to complete self-interview designed to help your Veteran remember key people and events from their military service
The Service Reflections interview questions are contained in this Help Guide. Your Veteran may wish to write their own answers which you can then enter into the Service Reflections section of their Profile Page. Each question may be answered on at a time.
Once your Veteran has completed their Reflections, you can choose to have your Veteran recount their military memories in a video record. Using the Reflections Interview Questions to guide the session, you can record your Veteran reflecting back using any recording device - smartphone, tablet or video camera.
You can now upload your recorded video to your YouTube account and insert the YouTube Share link in the Service Reflections section of their Together We Served Military Service Page.
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SAMPLE U.S. COAST GUARD DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE – DD FORM 214
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Coast Guard Job Rating Codes (eg TTC is a Chief Petty Officer with TT (Telephone Tech) Job Code)
AC Air Controlman (1949-1952) ACM Aviation Carpenters Mate (1934-1948) AD Aviation Machinist's Mate (1948-Present) AE Aviation Electrician's Mate (1956-1999) AG Aerographer's Mate (1942-1968) AL Aviation Electronics Mate/Airborne Radioman (19481965) AM Aviation Metalsmith (1930-1999) AM Aviation Structural Mechanic (1948-Present) AMT Aviation Maintenance Technician (1999-Present) AO Aviation Ordnanceman (1948-1969) ASM Aviation Survival Technician (1969-1999) AST Aviation Survival Technician (1999-2004) AT Aviation Electronics Technician (1965-1998) BM Boatswain's Mate (1920-Present) BML Boatswain's Mate Lifesaving (1915-1920) BT Boilertender (1948-1974) CS Commissaryman (1948-1973) DC Damage Controlman (1948-Present) DN Dentalman (1948-1983) DR Dentalman Recruit (1948-1983) DT Dental Technician (1948-1983) E Electrician (1915-1920) EM Electrician's Mate (1920-Present) EMT Electrician (E) (1943-1960) EN Engineman (1934-1973) ET Electronics Technician (1948-2004) ETN Electronics Technicians Communications (1948-1991) ETN Electronics Technicians Communications FC Fire Controlman (1942-1955) FS Food Service Specialist (1996-Present) FT Fire Control (1955-2003) GM Gunner's Mate (1929-Present) HM Hospital Corpsman (1948-1983) HS Health Service Technician (1983-Present) IS Intelligence Specialist (2008-Present) ISM Information Systems Management ISS Intelligence System Specialist IT Information Systems Technician (2003-Present) IV Investigator (1982-Present) JO Journalist (1948-1972) ME Maritime Enforcement Specialist
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MK Machinery Technician (1974-Present) MM Machinist's Mate (1920-1974) MoMM Motor Machinist's Mate 1(934-1949) MSS Maritime Safety Specialist Deck MST Marine Science Technician (1968-Present) MU Musician (1925-Present) OS Operations Specialist (2003-Present) PA Public Affairs Specialist (1972-Present) PH Photographer's Mate (1939-1972) PR Parachute Rigger (1942-1969) PS Port Security Specialist (1999-2010) QM Quartermaster (1934-2003) RD Radarman (1948-2003) RDm Radarman (1942-1948) RM Radioman (1920-1994) SD Steward (1944-1973) SHT Ships Serviceman (1941-1945) SK Storekeeper (1920-Present) SM Signalman (1921-1948) SO Steward (1944-1973) SO Sonarman (1943-1970) SS Subsistence Specialist (1973-1996) ST Sonar Technician (1970-1993) TC Telecommunications Specialists (1970-1993) TT Telephone Technician (1960-2003) YN Yeoman (1948-Present) YN Yeoman (1934-1948)
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Basic Veteran Information (Numbers Reference Red Numbers on Discharge Certificate)
Name (1) Last Name:
Initial: First Name:
Nickname/ Military Codename
Final Rank (2) Color of Sleeve Chevrons:
Red [ ] Gold [ ]
State / Zip Code of Residence
State:
Zip:
Date of Birth (9) Home Town (8)
Date of Birth (9):
Home Town (8):
State/ Country of Birth
State of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Contact Phone Number
Contact E-mail Address
Service Years (3) (4) Start Date (3):
Separation Date (4):
Service Status (Circle) a) Veteran b) Retired c) Active d) Reserve
Last Rating + Job Specialty Code (2) (6)
Last Rating (2)
Last Specialty Code (6)
Last Ship or Duty Station Assigned To (5)
Hashmarks (Service Stripes on Sleeve)
Number of Diagonal Stripes:
Breast Badges Shown on Uniform (See Appendix to Identify)
Primary Breast Badge (Above Ribbons):
Secondary Breast Badge (Below Ribbons):
Language(s) Spoken
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Medals and Awards (See Medals Reference in Appendix)
Medals and Awards (7) If a medal was awarded more than once, list each award separately along with its year of award.
1.Name: Year: 2. Name: Year: 3. Name: Year: 4. Name: Year: 5. Name: Year:
6. Name: Year: 7. Name: Year: 8. Name: Year: 9. Name: Year: 10. Name: Year:
11. Name: Year: 12. Name: Year: 13. Name: Year: 14. Name: Year: 15. Name: Year:
16. Name: Year: 17. Name: Year: 18. Name: Year: 19. Name: Year: 20. Name: Year:
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Service History: Recruit Or Officer Training and Assignments
Recruit or Officer Training (Boot Camp)
Training School Name:
Location:
Month: Year
Company: Platoon:
Assignment #1 Ship Duty Station Formal Schools
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #2
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #3
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #4
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #5
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #6
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
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Assignment #7
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #8
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #9
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #10
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #11
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #12
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #13
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #14
Ship, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
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Service History: Combat and Non-Combat Operations
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #1
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #2
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #3
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
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Combat / Non-Combat Operations #4
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation:
Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #5
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #6
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
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Medals and Awards (See Medals Reference in Appendix)
Medals and Awards (7) If a medal was awarded more than once, list each award separately along with its year of award.
1.Name: Year: 2. Name: Year: 3. Name: Year: 4. Name: Year: 5. Name: Year:
6. Name: Year: 7. Name: Year: 8. Name: Year: 9. Name: Year: 10. Name: Year:
11. Name: Year: 12. Name: Year: 13. Name: Year: 14. Name: Year: 15. Name: Year:
16. Name: Year: 17. Name: Year: 18. Name: Year: 19. Name: Year: 20. Name: Year:
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Coast Guard Badges and Insignia Reference (Mark Those Awarded)
Command Badges
Image Name
Command Afloat Officer
Command at Sea
Command Ashore
Operational Badges
Marine Safety Officer
Officer Cutterman
Boat Force Operation
Boat Force Operation Gold
Coxswain
Enlisted Cutterman
Surfman
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Tactical Law Enforcement
Port Security Warfare Officer
Port Security Warfare Enlisted
Small Craft Badges Image Name
Craftsmaster
Officer in Charge (Small Craft) Badge
Petty Officer in Charge (Small Craft) Badge
Official Coast Guard Badges Image Name
Company Commander
Commandant Staff
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Officer In Charge Afloat
Officer In Charge Ashore
Command Chief E7
Command Master Chief E9
Unit Chief E7
Unit Senior Chief E8
Command Master Chief Gold
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Command Senior Chief E8
Rating Force Master Chief
Coast Guard Police OIF
Marine Investigator Badge
Defense Logistics Agency
Coast Guard Band
Honor Guard
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Afloat Training Specialist
WWI Discharge Pin
WW II Honorable Discharge Pin
Coast Guard Retired Pin
Auxiliary Coast Guard Badges
Auxiliary Cutterman
Auxiliary Coxswain
Auxilary Trident
Operations Auxiliarist
Auxiliary National Staff Badge
Auxiliary Aircrew
Auxiliary Aviator
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Personal Watercraft Operator Device
Recreational Boating Safety Device
Past Officer Device Auxiliary
Auxiliary Retired
Aviation Warfare Badges Image Name
Aerospace Physiologist Badge
Navy/Marine Corps Combat Air Crew Wings
Navy Dirigible Pilot Wings
Navy Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Badge
Navy Flight Nurse Badge
Naval Astronaut Wings
Naval Aviation Supply Corps Badge
Naval Aviator Wings
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Naval Flight Officer Astronaut Wings
Naval Flight Officer Wings
Naval Flight Surgeon Wings
Coast Guard Astronaut
Coast Guard Aviator
Coast Guard Flight Officer
Coast Guard Aircrew
Coast Guard Aerial Ice Observer
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
Coast Guard Flight Surgeon
Naval Observer Wings
Surface Warfare Badges Image Name
Surface Warfare Dental Badge
Surface Warfare Enlisted Badge
Surface Warfare Medical Badge
Surface Warfare Nurse Badge
Surface Warfare Supply Badge
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Surface Warfare Officer Badge
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badges Image Name
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 1 Patrol
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 2 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 3 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 4 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 5 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 6 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 7 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 8 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 9 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 10 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 11 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 12 Patrols
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SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 13 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 14 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 15 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 16 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 17 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 18 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 19 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 20 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 21 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 22 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 23 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 24 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 25 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 26 Patrols
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SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 27 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 28 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 29 Patrols
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Badge - 30 Patrols
Submarine Warfare Badges Image Name
Deep Submergence Enlisted Badge
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 2 Patrols
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 3 Patrols
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 4 Patrols
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 5 Patrols
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 6 Patrols
Submarine Combat Patrol Badge - 7 Patrols
Submarine Enlisted Badge
Submarine Engineering Duty Badge
Submarine Medical Badge
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Submarine Supply Corps Badge
Submarine Officer Badge
Deep Submergence Officer Badge
Special Warfare Badges Image Name
Basic Parachutist
Naval Parachutist Badge
Special Warfare Combatant Badge
Special Warfare Enlisted Badge
Special Warfare Officer Badge
Navy Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Pin
Restricted Warfare Badges Image Name
FMF Warfare Specialist Badge
Integrated Undersea Surveillance System Enlisted Badge
Integrated Undersea Surveillance System Officer Badge
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Naval Reserve Badge
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Enlisted Badge
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Officer Badge
Special Operations badges Image Name
Special Operations Badge
Scuba Diver Badge
Second Class Diver Badge
First Class Diver Badge
Master Diver Badge
Master Diver Medical Badge
Master Diver Medical Officer Badge
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Master Diver Officer Badge
Navy Basic EOD Badge
Navy Senior EOD Badge
Navy Master EOD Badge
Rifle Marksmanship Badges Image Name
U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge
Navy Distinguished Marksman Badge
CG National Rifle (Gold)
CG National Rifle (Silver)
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CG National Rifle (Bronze)
CG Rifle Competition Marksman (Gold)
CG Rifle Competition Marksman (Silver)
CG Rifle Competition Marksman (Bronze)
CG Distinguished Marksman
Navy National Trophy Match Rifleman Excellence in Competition (Gold)
Navy National Trophy Match Rifleman Excellence in Competition (Silver)
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Navy National Trophy Match Rifleman Excellence in Competition (Bronze)
Navy Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Gold)
Navy Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Silver)
Navy Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Bronze)
Navy Fleet Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Gold)
Navy Fleet Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Silver)
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Navy Fleet Rifleman Excellence in Competition Badge (Bronze)
Pistol Marksmanship Badges Image Name
CG National Pistol Shot (Gold)
CG National Pistol Shot (Silver)
CG National Pistol Shot (Bronze)
CG Competition Pistol Shot (Gold)
CG Competition Pistol Shot (Silver)
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CG Competition Pistol Shot (Bronze)
CG Distinguished Pistol Shot
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
Navy Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Gold)
Navy Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Silver)
Navy Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Bronze)
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Navy Fleet Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Gold)
Navy Fleet Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Silver)
Navy Fleet Pistol Shot Excellence in Competition Badge (Bronze)
Joint Service Badges Image Name
Presidential Service Badge
Inter American Defense Board
US European Command
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Allied Forces Central
Joint Deployment Agency
US Central Command (Original)
National Defense University
NATO Standing Naval Forces Atlantic
NATO Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean
FBI National Academy
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US Pacific Command
Department of State Service Badge
Joint Forces Command
Defense Intelligence Agency
Secretary of Defense ID Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vice President Service Badge
US Northern Command ID Badge
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Allied Command Atlantic
Central Command
Transport Command
U.S. Strategic Command Badge
Defense Information Systems Agency
United States Africa Command
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Coast Guard Medals and Awards Reference (Mark Those Awarded to Veteran)
Mark the Medal Ribbons which have been awarded to your Veteran. See (7) on their Discharge Certificate When a Medal has been awarded more than once, indicate how many times.
Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
D.O.T. Secretary's Award Outstanding Achievement
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Coast Guard Heroism Medal
Gold Lifesaving Medal
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Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritiorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Silver Lifesaving Medal
D.O.T. Secretary's Award For Meritorious Achievement
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
D.O.T. Award for Superior Achievement
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
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Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
D.O.T. Secretary's Outstanding Unit Award
Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
Coast Guard "E" Ribbon
Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation
Prisoner of War Medal
Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal
Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal
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China Service Medal
American Defense Medal
American Campaign Medal
European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
U.S. Antarctic Expedition Medal
Navy Occupation Service
Medal for Humane Action
National Defense Service Medal
Korea Service Medal
Antarctica Service Medal
Arctic Service Medal
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary)
Global War on Terrorism (Service)
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Special Operation Service Ribbon
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Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon
Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon
Basic Training Honor Graduate
Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Korean Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
Philippine Defense Medal
Philippine Liberation Medal
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Philippine Independence Medal
United Nations Service Medal
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
NATO Kosovo Medal
Multinational Force & Observers Medal
Inter-American Defense Board Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Emirate of Kuwait)
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Rifle Marksmanship Medal
Pistol Marksmanship Medal
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Reflections On Service Written Interview Questions
What influenced your decision to join the military?
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving?
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If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which were the most significant to you and, if life-changing, in what way.
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Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which one was your least favorite?
From your entire service, including combat, describe the personal memories which have impacted you most?
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What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your military career? If you received any medals, awards, formal presentations or qualification badges for significant achievement or valor, please describe how these were earned.
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or any other memorabilia, please describe those which are the most meaningful to you and why?
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
Please recount the names of friends you served with, at which location, and what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
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Can you recount a particular incident(s) from your service which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
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What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
How has military service influenced the way you have approached your life and career?
What advice would you have for those that are still serving?
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Military Photographs
Photo #1
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #2
Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #3
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
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Military Photographs
Photo #4
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #5
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo: Description:
Photo #6
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo: Description:
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Military Photographs
Photo #7
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo: Description:
Photo #8
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #9
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
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Suggested Video Interview Questions
1: Early Years: Tell me about your early years in the service. Who or what influenced you to join the military? Where did you go to boot camp/ officer training and what memories do you have from that time? 2: Service Years or War Years: Briefly tell me about your career path. What was your first unit assignment and where were you located? What were your subsequent assignments? Your main military occupation was that of infantryman (substitute other occupation). Tell us a little bit about particular military equipment you worked with and any associated special memories. You participated in combat operations in Vietnam (substitute war or type of operation specific to your Veteran). Can you recall the most significant of those operations, the role you played and specific memories you hold to this day of what happened? Your received a Purple Heart (substitute for other significant medal or award specific to your Veteran). How was this earned and what special meaning does this have for you? You left the service in 19XX. What influenced your decision to leave? 3: Special Memories: Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? Can you recount the names of friends you served with and what do you remember most about them? Of all your duty stations or assignments, which ones do you have fondest memories of and why? Can you describe a particular incident(s) from your service which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your time in the military?
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Record and Upload Your Video To YouTube And Veterans Military Service Page
1: Prepare Your Veterans Interview
a) Prepare your questions in advance, based on the guidelines on the previous page and show them to your Veteran. Modify your questions to suit.
b) Have your Veteran seated comfortably in a quiet room with no background noise.
c) Decide on your recording device – smartphone, tablet or video camera are all suitable.
However the recording device must be held steady. If possible it is better that another person or tripod holds the recording device which enables the interviewer and your Veteran to concentrate on the interview without distraction.
2: Recording Your Veterans Interview
a) The interview should be ideally be 30 minutes to 60 minutes long.
b) Introduce your Veteran and include the date of the interview and where it was made.
c) Ask your questions sequentially with a pause in between each question. Let your Veteran reminisce as much as they like. Keep the atmosphere similar to a relaxed conversation.
d) Look for a story within a story. If a memory is recalled that would prompt an unplanned question, feel free to ask this.
3: Uploading Your Video To YouTube
a) Most recorded video files are extremely large – anywhere from 3 to 5 GB. YouTube is a
very convenient place to upload your video and share this very easily using the YouTube shared video address for your video.
b) To upload your video to YouTube, you need to have a YouTube account which is very
easy to set up. Go to http://YouTube.com and click on “Sign In” at the top right of the web page. If you do not already have a YouTube account you can create one by clicking on “Create Account”.
c) Once you upload your video file to your YouTube Page, you will be able to view this on YouTube. Click on the “Share” link underneath your video to obtain your videos YouTube web address. This web address will be in a form similar to https://youtu.be/zgOWBXAUeAU.
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4. Posting Your Video To Your Veterans Military Service Page on Together We Served
a) This YouTube web address is what you will use to post your video on your Veterans Military Service Page on Together We Served.
b) Log in to http://TogetherWeServed.org and go to your Veterans Military Service Profile
Page.
c) Click on the “Upload Reflections Video” link in the Service Reflections section of the Profile Page. A popup will appear. Enter your YouTube web address in the designated YouTube field and click on “Save”.
d) Your video is now available for viewing.
e) Any questions contact our Live Member Help Desk at the bottom left of your Together We Served website.
Post a Scanned Copy of Your Veterans DD-214 Discharge Certificate
1/ On your Veterans Military Service Page, just under your Veterans Service Photo, click on the “DD-214” link. This allows you to upload a scanned copy of your Veterans Discharge Certificate most commonly called “DD Form 214”. 2/ After you have scanned your Veterans DD-214, please blank out the “Service Number” at the top of the form in the event this is a Social Security Number. If you don’t know how to do this don’t worry, our Administrators will do this for you before approving the DD-214 for upload.
View Your Veterans Shadow Box and Order Poster Print
Viewing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Boxes and Timeline On your Veterans Military Service Page, just under your Veterans Service Photo, there are three links you can click on:
a) Shadow Box – Summary of Complete Military Service
b) Reflections Shadow Box – Summary of Complete Military Service plus Memories
c) Military Service Timeline – Timeline Presentation of Complete Military Service
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2/ Shadow Box and Timeline presentations are fully illustrated with all insignia, medals, badges and patches. 3/ Each time you update your Veterans Military Service Page, their Shadow Boxes and Timeline automatically update. Sharing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Boxes and Timeline 1/ Click on the link above your Veterans Shadow Box frame entitled: “Share your Shadow Box or adjust your Shadow Box settings HERE.” Now you can:
a) Customize the presentation of your Shadow Boxes.
b) Switch your privacy settings from “Private” to “Shared”
c) Obtain your personal web addresses for each Shadow Box or Timeline you can share with family or friends.
Printing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Box 1/ You can order a high resolution, 18” wide Poster Print of your Veterans Shadow Box by clicking on the “Order Poster Print” button above your Veterans Shadow Box frame. Your poster is professionally printed on quality satin finish photo paper and delivered to your door in strong cardboard tube. 2/ You have the option to frame your Shadow Box Poster Print and hang this on your wall.