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U.S.C.G. ASSISTED VETERAN HELP GUIDE TogetherWeServed.org 6-2016 1 T T O O G G E E T T H H E E R R W W E E S S E E R R V V E E D D S S a a v v e e O O u u r r V V e e t t e e r r a a n n s s S S t t o o r r i i e e s s ________________________________________________________________________ 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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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

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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.