Have you lost your original DD-214? If so, here is a fairly painless way to get a new copy. I had a good copy and it was damaged while sending out all the resumes that required a copy.
Your going to have to already have Adobe already installed so click here to download the latest version of the FREE Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader. I don't like the way the form is setup but that is not the issue here. You just need your DD-214.
Go to Archives.gov and request a new one with an SF-180. just remember that you have to pick the right archive to send the request to. Page 3 of the form has a chart where to send your request.
LDS members will probably need these for their geneology so you might want to get the form and put a copy in your geneology book or take a copy to your local Family History Center.
Copies: If you have a scanner, scan both sides digitally and then put it somewhere on your hard drive and either a CD or even a floppy. Plus, get off your butt and put it in the local county record. That way you always know you have a certified copy around. (which I am doing for Cincinnati when I get a new copy).
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