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A member of the US Military can be discharged for several reasons. A discharge simply means that a military member's enlistment contract is being ended, either through completion of their term of enlistment or other administrative action. A discharged military member has very limited benefits, usually no more than very limited medical care for service related injuries, alone.
A member of the military is allowed to retire only after completing a specified length of service, usually a minimum of 20 years. The benefits a retired military member receives is extensive. A monthly retirement check (50 percent of the military member's pay at time of retirement for 20 years of service, this increases 2.5 percent for every additional year of service to a maximum amount of 75 percent at 30 years), medical benefits with a very low premium, the privilege of shopping at military stores, and using military recreation facilities, using military transportation...
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What is difference between military discharge DD214 and DD217?
The DD Form 214, also known as the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, is the official document that details a service member's military service, including dates of service, discharge status, and awards received. It is commonly used for veterans to access benefits and services. In contrast, the DD Form 217 does not exist; it is likely a confusion with another form or designation. The primary document for discharge information is the DD214.
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