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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. Basic Veteran Military Service Information 4. Medals and Ribbons Awarded 5. Boot Camp or Officer Training School Attended 6. Units and Duty Stations Assigned To 7. Combat and Non-Combat Operations Participated In
References 8. Collar Insignia - Illustrated Selection Reference 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. ARMY DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE – DD FORM 214
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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)
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 Military Occupational Specialty Number (6)
Last Unit or Duty Station Assigned To (5)
Hashmarks (Service Stripes on Sleeve)
Number of Diagonal Stripes: Number of Horizontal Stripes:
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 Unit Duty Station Formal Schools
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #2
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #3
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #4
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #5
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #6
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
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Assignment #7
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #8
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #9
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #10
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #11
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #12
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #13
Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year:
Rank: Job Code:
Location:
Assignment #14
Unit, 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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Combat / Non-Combat Operations #7
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation:
Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #8
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
Combat / Non-Combat Operations #9
Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories:
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Army Service Branch Collar Insignia (Mark Those Worn By Your
Veteran)
Enlisted Officer Branch
Acquisition Corps
Army Band
Air Defense Artillery
Adjutant General
Armor
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Armor (1940 – 1942)
Aviation
Branch Immaterial
Civil Affairs
Chaplain
Chemical
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Command Sergeant Major
Cavalry
Dental Corps
Engineer Corps
Electronic Warfare
Field Artillery
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Finance Corps
General Officer
Infantry
Inspector General
Judge Advocate General
Logistics
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Medical Department
Military Intelligence
Military Police Corps
Medical Service Corps
Medical Specialist Corps
Nurse Corps
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National Guard Bureau
Ordnance
Public Affairs
Psychological Operations Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
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Special Forces
Special Services (WW2)
Staff Specialist
Tank Service (WW1 - 1917)
Tank Service (WW1 – 1918)
Tank Service (1919 – 1920)
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Transportation Corps
U.S. Enlisted
Veterinary Corps
Warrant Officer Candidate
Warrant Officer
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Infantryman Badges (Mark Those Awarded to Veteran)
Image Name
Combat Action 1st Award
Combat Infantryman 1st Award
Combat Infantryman 2nd Award
Combat Infantryman 3rd Award
Expert Infantryman
Marksmanship Badges
Image Name
Expert Marksman
Sharp Shooter
Marksman
Marksmanship Bars
Rifle
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Pistol
Automatic Rifle
Recoilless Rifle
Small Bore Rifle
Small Bore Pistol
Machine Gun
Sub Machine gun
Carbine
Bayonet
Grenade
M-203 Grenade Launcher
Flame Thrower
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Mortar
Rocket Launcher
Tank Weapons
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Field Artillery
Missile
Aero Weapons
Driver, Operator, Mechanic Badges
Image Name
Driver-A
Driver-M
Driver-T
Driver-W
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Mechanic
Operator-S
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Image Name
Master EOD
Senior EOD
Basic EOD
Special Operations
Image Name
Air Assault Badge
Airborne Glider Badge
Parachutist (Basic)
Basic Parachutist (1 Combat Jump)
Basic Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps)
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Basic Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps)
Basic Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps)
Basic Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps)
Senior Parachutist
Senior Parachutist (1 Combat Jumps)
Senior Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps)
Senior Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps)
Senior Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps)
Senior Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps)
Master Parachutist
Master Parachutist (1 Combat Jump)
Master Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps)
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Master Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps)
Master Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps)
Master Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps)
Pathfinder Badge
Military Freefall Parachutist
Military Freefall Jumpmaster
Aviator Badges
Image Name
USAF Aircrew Enlisted (Basic)
USAF Officer Aircrew (Basic)
Aviator Badge (Basic)
Aviator Badge (Senior)
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Aviator Badge (Master)
Flight Surgeon Badge (Basic)
Flight Surgeon Badge (Senior)
Flight Surgeon Badge (Master)
Aviation Badge (Basic)
Aviation Badge (Senior)
Aviation Badge (Master)
Astronaut Badge (Basic)
Astronaut Badge (Senior)
Astronaut Badge (Master)
USN/USMC Aircrew Wings
USN/USMC Parachutist
USAAF Aircrew Badge (WW2)
USAAF Air Ship Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Balloon Pilot Badge (WW2)
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USAAF Bombardier Badge (WW2)
USAAF Command Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Flight Engineer Badge (WW2)
USAAF Flight Nurse Badge (WW2)
USAAF Flight Surgeon Badge (WW2)
USAAF Glider Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Liaison Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Aerial Gunner Wings (WW2)
AFF Observer Badge (WW2)
USAAF Navigator Badge (WW2)
USAAF Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Service Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Senior Pilot Badge (WW2)
USAAF Technical Observer Badge (WW2)
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Badge (WW2)
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Medical Badges
Image Name
Combat Medical 1st Award
Combat Medical 2nd Award
Combat Medical 3rd Award
Expert Field Medical
Diving Badges
Image Name
Master Diving Officer
Diving Medical Officer
Master Diver Enlisted
Diving Medical Technician
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First Class Diver Badge
Second Class Diver Badge
Scuba Badge
Special Operations Diver
Special Operations Supervising Diver
Shoulder Tabs
Image Name
President's Hundred Tab
Special Forces
Ranger
Honor Guard
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Sapper
Governors 20
Nuclear Badges
Image Name
Nuclear Reactor Operator Supervisor
Nuclear Reactor Operator 1st Class
Nuclear Reactor Operator 2nd Class
Nuclear Reactor Operator Basic
Recruiting Badges
Image Name
US Army Master Recruiter
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Army Recruiter
Army Recruiter - 1 star
Army Recruiter - 2 stars
Army Recruiter - 3 stars
Army Recruiter (Gold)
Army Recruiter (Gold) - 1 star
Army Recruiter (Gold) - 2 stars
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Army Recruiter (Gold) - 3 stars
Army Recruiter (Gold) - 1 Sapphire
Army Recruiter (Gold) - 2 Sapphires
Army Recruiter (Gold) - 3 Sapphires
Army Reserve Recruiter Badge (obsolete)
ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Basic)
ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Senior)
ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Master)
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ARNG Retention Basic (2008)
ARNG Retention Master (2008)
ARNG Retention Senior (2008)
Official Badges
Image Name
WWI Discharge Pin
WWI Discharge Pin (Wounded)
Army Honorable Service Lapel Pin (1920-1939)
Honorably Discharged WW II
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US Army Retired (Pre-2007)
US Army Retired (Post-2007)
Army National Guard Retired
Army Retired-Soldier for Life
Wound Chevron (1917-1932)
World War I Honorable Discharge Chevron
WWII EOD Sleeve Insignia
Women's Army Corps
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Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961
Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961 (2nd Award)
Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961 (3rd Award)
Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961 (4th Award)
Meritorious Unit Commendation 1944-1961 (5th Award)
EOD
United States Army Indian Scouts
Vietnam Iroquois
Navajo Code Talkers Congressional Medal
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Imjin Scouts
Infantry Shoulder Cord
French Fourragere
Belgian Fourragere
Aide-de-Camp Aiguillette
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Netherlands Orange Lanyard
3rd Infantry Buff Strap
Drill Sergeant Campaign Hat (Male)
Drill Sergeant Campaign Hat (Female)
Drill Sergeant Badge
Basic Army Instructor Badge
Senior Army Instructor Badge
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Master Army Instructor Badge
Army Basic Instructor (Fort Benning)
Army Physical Fitness Badge
Career Counselor
Tomb Honor Guard
Army Military Police
Military Police Brassard
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US Army Military Police School Commanders 100
Army CID
CID Supervisor Badge
Civilian Police Assistance Training Team
FBI National Academy
Defense Security Service
Department of the Army Military Intelligence
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War Department Military Intelligence
US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent Badge
Army Staff Identification
Inspector General Staff
United States Readiness Command
USA - Republic of Korea (ROK) Combined Forces Command
United States Taiwan Defense Command
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National Defense University
Joint Communications Support Element
Military Postal Service
Austrian High Alpine Police Badge
Mountain Warfare Rams Head
Defense Logistics Agency
Grand Army of the Republic Badge
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Engineer Sea Horse
CSA Southern Cross
National Communications Service
Badge of Military Merit
Fidelity Medallion (1780)
Pershing Professional Badge (Group)
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Pershing Professional Badge (Gold)
Pershing Professional Badge (Silver)
Pershing Professional Badge (Bronze)
UNPFK Amphibious Operations (Salamander)
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
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MARS Radio AB8AN
Army Navy Union
Free World Military Forces
Draper Armor Leadership Award
106th TB 37th TG Instructor Driver Badge
French - Commando
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General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award
German Ski and Winter Warfare Edelweiss Badge
Cross Service Badges
Image Name
Allied Command Atlantic
Allied Forces Central
US Central Command (Original)
Office of the Secretary of Public Health
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Office of Secretary of Defense
Presidential Service Badge
Vice Presidential Service Badge
US European Command
US Transcom
US Strategic Command
US SOCOM
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US Northern Command
US Central Command
United States Joint Forces Command
Defense Finance and Accounting SVC (DFAS)
Defense Imaging Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Intel Agency
Department of State
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Inter American Defense Board
United Nations Command Joint Security Area (Korean)
US Southern Command
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (US)
United States Africa Command
NORAD Command Badge
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US Pacific Command
Joint Deployment Agency
NSACSS Badge
U.S. Forces Korea
Allied Joint Forces Command Naples
Supreme Headquarters Allied Forces Europe (SHAPE)
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Army 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. National Guard Ribbons are too numerous to include here but are available on the website.
Army Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Soldier's Medal
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Reserve Components Achievement Medal
American Defense Medal
Women's Army CORPS Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal
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European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Medal for Humane Action
National Defense Service Medal
Korea Service Medal
Antarctica Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
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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
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Philippine Defense Medal
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Philippine Liberation Medal
Philippine Independence Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Inter-American Defense Board Medal
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
NATO Kosovo Medal
Multinational Force & Observers Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Emirate of Kuwait)
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Vietnam Wound Medal
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Reflections On Military 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 unit 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:
Description:
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Military Photographs
Photo #10
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #11
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
Photo #12
Title of Photo: Approximate Year:
People in Photo:
Description:
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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 interviewee 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.