How do I get my copy of dd214

Very simple process but takes a long time. Write the Archives. Here's how. https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Do I need to provide my Commander with a receipt for him to sign as evidence? Also, how much time should I give him to respond?

No. You should NEVER become adversarial with your leadership. Get help from the JAG Legal Assistance office who can do a much better job...

Is my Command supposed to give me a recommended separation date? How much time should they give me to prepare for separation?

You should absolutely fight this since it sounds like a really weak case. Get a lawyer now, and fight it. You do NOT want to be kicked out with a...

How can i get discharged and what options do i have?

This question is common here. The answers are always the same. There is nothing legal you can do to "get out" of your contract simply because you...

I was stationed at camp lejuene N C 1976-1978 am I eligible for retro active pay from that date?

Generally the VA only claims from the date you claimed the disability. However, it's possible that due to the recent changes in the Vietnam claims...

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How do I make sure I'm not going to get pushed over or held here for months on end ?

There's nothing intelligent you can do to speed up the process, other than retain a lawyer who can make some requests. On a non-legal and purely...

I am an IRAQ WAR Veteran with PTSD who got a DUI in Los Angeles. Can I get into Veterans Court in LA and what will it do for me?

I'm not a CA lawyer, but it's definitely worth pursuing because the consequences of a DUI are severe. I've read that often Vets can get lighter...

Why would the army come after someone and fly above their home when they are doing nothing illegal they are just hated?

The Army is prohibited from this type of activity. Read up on Posse Comitatus. So it's something else.

Can they extend him for non-judicial punishment because of his contractual end date?

Kinda confused. If his end date was 5 November 2015, he should have already ETS'd. If it's 5 November 2016, then this is a moot point; and he is...

Do we need a lawyer for this?

Agree with my colleagues about canceling delayed entry. I will add that one should ALWAYS get these important agreements - and their terms - in...