Q: need my DD214 corrected to show all my ribbons

A: If you need to have your DD214 corrected to show all of your ribbons, you will need to submit a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. The NPRC is responsible for maintaining military personnel records, including DD214s.

To request a correction to your DD214, you will need to complete and submit a Standard Form 180 (SF-180), which is available on the National Archives website. On the form, you should indicate that you are requesting a correction to your DD214 and provide the details of the ribbons that are missing.

You will also need to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your military orders or other official records that show that you were awarded the missing ribbons. If you do not have copies of these records, you can request them from the NPRC using the SF-180 form.

Once you have completed the SF-180 form and gathered any necessary supporting documentation, you can submit your request to the NPRC by mail or fax. The NPRC will review your request and make any necessary corrections to your DD214.

It is important to note that the process of correcting a DD214 can take several weeks or even months, depending on the volume of requests received by the NPRC. If you need your corrected DD214 for a specific purpose, such as applying for veterans benefits or employment, you should plan ahead and submit your request well in advance.