How to get your DD 214

Samuel B. Cottes, Jr. serves as the outreach coordinator out of the Bronx/Westchester VA Medical Center for Veterans, Military, Reserve, and National Guard members .As the Outreach Coordinator, Samuel B. Cottes, Jr. establishes outreach service provision with military installations, Reserve, and National Guard facilities within a designated geographical area. The incumbent provides transitional assistance program briefings to Military, Reserve, and National Guard personnel transitioning from combat service/active duty.Further responsibilities include developing and distributing outreach materials to include brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights VA Bronx/Westchester services . The incumbent works with local and regional media including television, radio, and print media to alert newly returning service members and their families to Bronx VA/Westchester CBOC services and activities.Provides training and information to VA staff, other federal agencies and community agencies regarding both VA Bronx/Westchester medical services. Develops and maintains working relationships with a network of service provision agencies and individuals in all areas. Both organizes and participates in a myriad of community activities and events that have high probability of veterans present such as "Welcome Home" parades and picnics, Veteran Service Organization meetings and events, GWOT service recognition events, etc.

VA Outreach Coordinator Samuel B. Cottes, Jr.

The DD-214 is required to claim certain military benefits/college education discounts/veteran preference/VA Loans/medical benefit/burial

When an individual is separated from military service, his/her Field Personnel File, which contains all military and health records, is forwarded for storage to the National Personnel Records Center. The records center is under the jurisdiction of the National Archives and Records Administration, which preserves and protects the files because they are permanently valuable records that document the essential evidence of military service for veterans.There are a number of ways veterans, next-of-kin and authorized representatives can obtain a copy of the DD-214 form. The process to get a replacement DD Form 214 varies depending on a variety of factors including volume of requests, staffing, federal funding, and other variables.Purpose of Form DD 214<ul><li>Employment: Future employers might want to know about the status related to your military discharge. For example, certain private and government employers and private contractors for government agencies may not be able to hire someone who was dishonorably discharged.</li><li>Reenlisting: The DD214 contains the information related to your eligibility to reenlist including reenlistment codes.</li><li>VA Benefits: Separation/Discharge information on the DD214 is important for eligibility of VA benefits.</li><li>Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Benefits: The appropriate discharge status on the DD214 determines certain funeral benefits and reimbursements.</li><li>Identification: The DD214 is an acceptable form of military/veteran identification for many government and private organizations and businesses.</li></ul> This event is first come , first serve....There will be a Q &amp; A after the presentation.Once confirmed about your registration, a form will be sent out to every participants. This form need to be filled out before the event and returnedInstruction will follow

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