U.S. ARMY ASSISTED VETERAN HELP GUIDE

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1 TOGETHER WE SERVED Save Our Veterans Stories This Help Guide enables you to organize and gather all information associated with your Veteran Family Member s military service, ready for you to post to their Military Service Page on TogetherWeServed.org. Once completed, a beautiful Shadow Box presentation of their entire military service, including all insignia, badges, medals, photos and memories is available for you to print out and frame, or share with other family members via your own personal web address. Contents: Military Service Information 1. Brief Overview - Getting Started 2. Your Veteran s Discharge Certificate Explained 3. Basic Veteran Military Service Information 4. Medals and Ribbons Awarded 5. Boot Camp or Officer Training School Attended 6. Units and Duty Stations Assigned To 7. Combat and Non-Combat Operations Participated In References 8. Collar Insignia - Illustrated Selection Reference 9. Badges - Illustrated Selection Reference 10. Medals and Ribbons - Illustrated Selection Reference 11. Service Reflections - Capturing Memories Worksheet 12. Service Photographs Photo Description Summary 13. Veteran Video Interview Guidelines 14. Posting Video to Your Veterans Military Service Page 15. Posting Veterans Discharge Certificate 16. Viewing, Printing and Sharing Your Veterans Shadow Box TogetherWeServed.org 1

2 GETTING STARTED U.S. ARMY ASSISTED VETERAN HELP GUIDE Step 1 Gather Your Veteran s Service Information Using This Help Guide First locate your Veteran s discharge certificate if available. Work with your Veteran to enter as much information as you can from this certificate into the Basic Veteran Information page. You will use this information during the Join process. On the Help Guide, identify and mark all the medal ribbons, insignia and badges awarded to your Veteran. Scan their discharge certificate and all military photos. Now you are ready to start building your Veterans Military Service Page. Step 2 - Build Your Veteran s Military Service Page On Together We Served.org After joining Together We Served.org as a Family Member, enter all the information gathered on the Help Guide into your Veteran s Military Service Page using the Add button in each section. Need help? Contact our online Help Desk at bottom left. A complete service history will begin to appear with medal ribbons worn exactly as on uniform and all badges, insignia and unit patches correctly displayed. Add their photos to designated photo albums - an album is available for each event in their service career - boot camp, each assignment, combat mission etc. Click the Edit button in any section of their Military Service Page to add photos to an event in that section. eg add related photos to a specific duty station in the Assignments section. Click on the Shadow Box and Timeline buttons on your Veteran s page to view unique and beautifully illustrated presentations of your Veteran s military service which can be shared via a personal web address or printed out and framed. Step 3 - Capture Your Veteran s Service Memories. A unique feature of your Veteran s Military Service Page is as section called Service Reflections. Service Reflections is an easy to complete self-interview designed to help your Veteran remember key people and events from their military service The Service Reflections interview questions are contained in this Help Guide. Your Veteran may wish to write their own answers which you can then enter into the Service Reflections section of their Profile Page. Each question may be answered on at a time. Once your Veteran has completed their Reflections, you can choose to have your Veteran recount their military memories in a video record. Using the Reflections Interview Questions to guide the session, you can record your Veteran reflecting back using any recording device - smartphone, tablet or video camera. You can now upload your recorded video to your YouTube account and insert the YouTube Share link in the Service Reflections section of their Together We Served Military Service Page. TogetherWeServed.org 2

3 SAMPLE U.S. ARMY DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE DD FORM 214 TogetherWeServed.org 3

4 Basic Veteran Information (Numbers Reference Red Numbers on Discharge Certificate) Name (1) Last Name: Initial: First Name: Nickname/ Military Codename Final Rank (2) State / Zip Code of Residence State: Zip: Date of Birth (9) Date of Birth (9): Home Town (8): Home Town (8) State/ Country of Birth State of Birth: Country of Birth: Contact Phone Number Contact Address Service Years (3) (4) Start Date (3): Separation Date (4): Service Status (Circle) a) Veteran b) Retired c) Active d) Reserve Last Military Occupational Specialty Number (6) Last Unit or Duty Station Assigned To (5) Hashmarks (Service Stripes on Sleeve) Number of Diagonal Stripes: Number of Horizontal Stripes: Language(s) Spoken TogetherWeServed.org 4

5 Medals and Awards (See Medals Reference in Appendix) Medals and Awards (7) If a medal was awarded more than once, list each award separately along with its year of award. 1.Name: Year: 2. Name: Year: 11. Name: Year: 12. Name: Year: 3. Name: Year: 13. Name: Year: 4. Name: Year: 14. Name: Year: 5. Name: Year: 15. Name: Year: 6. Name: Year: 16. Name: Year: 7. Name: Year: 17. Name: Year: 8. Name: Year: 18. Name: Year: 9. Name: Year: 19. Name: Year: 10. Name: Year: 20. Name: Year: TogetherWeServed.org 5

6 Service History: Recruit Or Officer Training and Assignments Recruit or Officer Training (Boot Camp) Training School Name: Location: Company: Platoon: Month: Year Assignment #1 Unit Duty Station Formal Schools Assignment #2 Assignment #3 Assignment #4 Assignment #5 Assignment #6 Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Start Year: End Year: Location: TogetherWeServed.org 6

7 Assignment #7 Assignment #8 Assignment #9 Assignment #10 Assignment #11 Assignment #12 Assignment #13 Assignment #14 Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Start Year: End Year: Unit, Duty Station or Formal School: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Location: Rank: Job Code: Start Year: End Year: Location: TogetherWeServed.org 7

8 Service History: Combat and Non-Combat Operations Combat / Non-Combat Operations #1 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #2 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #3 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: TogetherWeServed.org 8

9 Combat / Non-Combat Operations #4 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #5 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #6 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: TogetherWeServed.org 9

10 Combat / Non-Combat Operations #7 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #8 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: Combat / Non-Combat Operations #9 Name of Operation: Dates of Operation: Memories: TogetherWeServed.org 10

11 Army Service Branch Collar Insignia (Mark Those Worn By Your Veteran) Enlisted Officer Branch Acquisition Corps Army Band Air Defense Artillery Adjutant General Armor TogetherWeServed.org 11

12 Armor ( ) Aviation Branch Immaterial Civil Affairs Chaplain Chemical TogetherWeServed.org 12

13 Command Sergeant Major Cavalry Dental Corps Engineer Corps Electronic Warfare Field Artillery TogetherWeServed.org 13

14 Finance Corps General Officer Infantry Inspector General Judge Advocate General Logistics TogetherWeServed.org 14

15 Medical Department Military Intelligence Military Police Corps Medical Service Corps Medical Specialist Corps Nurse Corps TogetherWeServed.org 15

16 National Guard Bureau Ordnance Public Affairs Psychological Operations Corps Quartermaster Corps Signal Corps TogetherWeServed.org 16

17 Special Forces Special Services (WW2) Staff Specialist Tank Service (WW1-1917) Tank Service (WW1 1918) Tank Service ( ) TogetherWeServed.org 17

18 Transportation Corps U.S. Enlisted Veterinary Corps Warrant Officer Candidate Warrant Officer TogetherWeServed.org 18

19 Infantryman Badges (Mark Those Awarded to Veteran) Image Name Combat Action 1st Award Combat Infantryman 1st Award Combat Infantryman 2nd Award Combat Infantryman 3rd Award Expert Infantryman Marksmanship Badges Image Name Expert Marksman Sharp Shooter Marksman Marksmanship Bars Rifle TogetherWeServed.org 19

20 Pistol Automatic Rifle Recoilless Rifle Small Bore Rifle Small Bore Pistol Machine Gun Sub Machine gun Carbine Bayonet Grenade M-203 Grenade Launcher Flame Thrower TogetherWeServed.org 20

21 Mortar Rocket Launcher Tank Weapons Anti-Aircraft Artillery Field Artillery Missile Aero Weapons Driver, Operator, Mechanic Badges Image Name Driver-A Driver-M Driver-T Driver-W TogetherWeServed.org 21

22 Mechanic Operator-S Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Image Name Master EOD Senior EOD Basic EOD Special Operations Image Name Air Assault Badge Airborne Glider Badge Parachutist (Basic) Basic Parachutist (1 Combat Jump) Basic Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps) TogetherWeServed.org 22

23 Basic Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps) Basic Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps) Basic Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps) Senior Parachutist Senior Parachutist (1 Combat Jumps) Senior Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps) Senior Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps) Senior Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps) Senior Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps) Master Parachutist Master Parachutist (1 Combat Jump) Master Parachutist (2 Combat Jumps) TogetherWeServed.org 23

24 Master Parachutist (3 Combat Jumps) Master Parachutist (4 Combat Jumps) Master Parachutist (5 Combat Jumps) Pathfinder Badge Military Freefall Parachutist Military Freefall Jumpmaster Aviator Badges Image Name USAF Aircrew Enlisted (Basic) USAF Officer Aircrew (Basic) Aviator Badge (Basic) Aviator Badge (Senior) TogetherWeServed.org 24

25 Aviator Badge (Master) Flight Surgeon Badge (Basic) Flight Surgeon Badge (Senior) Flight Surgeon Badge (Master) Aviation Badge (Basic) Aviation Badge (Senior) Aviation Badge (Master) Astronaut Badge (Basic) Astronaut Badge (Senior) Astronaut Badge (Master) USN/USMC Aircrew Wings USN/USMC Parachutist USAAF Aircrew Badge (WW2) USAAF Air Ship Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Balloon Pilot Badge (WW2) TogetherWeServed.org 25

26 USAAF Bombardier Badge (WW2) USAAF Command Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Flight Engineer Badge (WW2) USAAF Flight Nurse Badge (WW2) USAAF Flight Surgeon Badge (WW2) USAAF Glider Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Liaison Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Aerial Gunner Wings (WW2) AFF Observer Badge (WW2) USAAF Navigator Badge (WW2) USAAF Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Service Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Senior Pilot Badge (WW2) USAAF Technical Observer Badge (WW2) Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Badge (WW2) TogetherWeServed.org 26

27 Medical Badges Image Name Combat Medical 1st Award Combat Medical 2nd Award Combat Medical 3rd Award Expert Field Medical Diving Badges Image Name Master Diving Officer Diving Medical Officer Master Diver Enlisted Diving Medical Technician TogetherWeServed.org 27

28 First Class Diver Badge Second Class Diver Badge Scuba Badge Special Operations Diver Special Operations Supervising Diver Shoulder Tabs Image Name President's Hundred Tab Special Forces Ranger Honor Guard TogetherWeServed.org 28

29 Sapper Governors 20 Nuclear Badges Image Name Nuclear Reactor Operator Supervisor Nuclear Reactor Operator 1st Class Nuclear Reactor Operator 2nd Class Nuclear Reactor Operator Basic Recruiting Badges Image Name US Army Master Recruiter TogetherWeServed.org 29

30 Army Recruiter Army Recruiter - 1 star Army Recruiter - 2 stars Army Recruiter - 3 stars Army Recruiter (Gold) Army Recruiter (Gold) - 1 star Army Recruiter (Gold) - 2 stars TogetherWeServed.org 30

31 Army Recruiter (Gold) - 3 stars Army Recruiter (Gold) - 1 Sapphire Army Recruiter (Gold) - 2 Sapphires Army Recruiter (Gold) - 3 Sapphires Army Reserve Recruiter Badge (obsolete) ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Basic) ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Senior) ARNG Recruiting & Retention Badge (Master) TogetherWeServed.org 31

32 ARNG Retention Basic (2008) ARNG Retention Master (2008) ARNG Retention Senior (2008) Official Badges Image Name WWI Discharge Pin WWI Discharge Pin (Wounded) Army Honorable Service Lapel Pin ( ) Honorably Discharged WW II TogetherWeServed.org 32

33 US Army Retired (Pre-2007) US Army Retired (Post-2007) Army National Guard Retired Army Retired-Soldier for Life Wound Chevron ( ) World War I Honorable Discharge Chevron WWII EOD Sleeve Insignia Women's Army Corps TogetherWeServed.org 33

34 Meritorious Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award) Meritorious Unit Commendation (3rd Award) Meritorious Unit Commendation (4th Award) Meritorious Unit Commendation (5th Award) EOD United States Army Indian Scouts Vietnam Iroquois Navajo Code Talkers Congressional Medal TogetherWeServed.org 34

35 Imjin Scouts Infantry Shoulder Cord French Fourragere Belgian Fourragere Aide-de-Camp Aiguillette TogetherWeServed.org 35

36 Netherlands Orange Lanyard 3rd Infantry Buff Strap Drill Sergeant Campaign Hat (Male) Drill Sergeant Campaign Hat (Female) Drill Sergeant Badge Basic Army Instructor Badge Senior Army Instructor Badge TogetherWeServed.org 36

37 Master Army Instructor Badge Army Basic Instructor (Fort Benning) Army Physical Fitness Badge Career Counselor Tomb Honor Guard Army Military Police Military Police Brassard TogetherWeServed.org 37

38 US Army Military Police School Commanders 100 Army CID CID Supervisor Badge Civilian Police Assistance Training Team FBI National Academy Defense Security Service Department of the Army Military Intelligence TogetherWeServed.org 38

39 War Department Military Intelligence US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent Badge Army Staff Identification Inspector General Staff United States Readiness Command USA - Republic of Korea (ROK) Combined Forces Command United States Taiwan Defense Command TogetherWeServed.org 39

40 National Defense University Joint Communications Support Element Military Postal Service Austrian High Alpine Police Badge Mountain Warfare Rams Head Defense Logistics Agency Grand Army of the Republic Badge TogetherWeServed.org 40

41 Engineer Sea Horse CSA Southern Cross National Communications Service Badge of Military Merit Fidelity Medallion (1780) Pershing Professional Badge (Group) TogetherWeServed.org 41

42 Pershing Professional Badge (Gold) Pershing Professional Badge (Silver) Pershing Professional Badge (Bronze) UNPFK Amphibious Operations (Salamander) Military Order of the Loyal Legion TogetherWeServed.org 42

43 MARS Radio AB8AN Army Navy Union Free World Military Forces Draper Armor Leadership Award 106th TB 37th TG Instructor Driver Badge French - Commando TogetherWeServed.org 43

44 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award German Ski and Winter Warfare Edelweiss Badge Cross Service Badges Image Name Allied Command Atlantic Allied Forces Central US Central Command (Original) Office of the Secretary of Public Health TogetherWeServed.org 44

45 Joint Chiefs of Staff Office of Secretary of Defense Presidential Service Badge Vice Presidential Service Badge US European Command US Transcom US Strategic Command US SOCOM TogetherWeServed.org 45

46 US Northern Command US Central Command United States Joint Forces Command Defense Finance and Accounting SVC (DFAS) Defense Imaging Agency Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Intel Agency Department of State TogetherWeServed.org 46

47 Inter American Defense Board United Nations Command Joint Security Area (Korean) US Southern Command National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (US) United States Africa Command NORAD Command Badge TogetherWeServed.org 47

48 US Pacific Command Joint Deployment Agency NSACSS Badge U.S. Forces Korea Allied Joint Forces Command Naples Supreme Headquarters Allied Forces Europe (SHAPE) TogetherWeServed.org 48

49 Army Medals and Awards Reference (Mark Those Awarded to Veteran) Mark the Medal Ribbons which have been awarded to your Veteran. See (7) on their Discharge Certificate When a Medal has been awarded more than once, indicate how many times. National Guard Ribbons are too numerous to include here but are available on the website. Army Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal TogetherWeServed.org 49

50 Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Prisoner of War Medal Army Good Conduct Medal Reserve Components Achievement Medal American Defense Medal Women's Army CORPS Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal TogetherWeServed.org 50

51 European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal WWII Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal Medal for Humane Action National Defense Service Medal Korea Service Medal Antarctica Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Kosovo Campaign Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal TogetherWeServed.org 51

52 Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary) Global War on Terrorism (Service) Korea Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal NCO Professional Development Ribbon Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon Vietnam Gallantry Cross Philippine Defense Medal TogetherWeServed.org 52

53 Philippine Liberation Medal Philippine Independence Medal United Nations Service Medal Inter-American Defense Board Medal United Nations Medal NATO Medal NATO Kosovo Medal Multinational Force & Observers Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Emirate of Kuwait) Republic of Korea War Service Medal Vietnam Wound Medal TogetherWeServed.org 53

54 Reflections On Military Service Written Interview Questions What influenced your decision to join the military? Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving? TogetherWeServed.org 54

55 If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which were the most significant to you and, if life-changing, in what way. TogetherWeServed.org 55

56 Of all your duty stations or unit assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which one was your least favorite? From your entire service, including combat, describe the personal memories which have impacted you most? TogetherWeServed.org 56

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59 What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your military career? If you received any medals, awards, formal presentations or qualification badges for significant achievement or valor, please describe how these were earned. Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or any other memorabilia, please describe those which are the most meaningful to you and why? TogetherWeServed.org 59

60 Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? Please recount the names of friends you served with, at which location, and what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. TogetherWeServed.org 60

61 Can you recount a particular incident(s) from your service which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? TogetherWeServed.org 61

62 What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty? What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? How has military service influenced the way you have approached your life and career? What advice would you have for those that are still serving? TogetherWeServed.org 62

63 Military Photographs Photo #1 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #2 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #3 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 63

64 Military Photographs Photo #4 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #5 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #6 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 64

65 Military Photographs Photo #7 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #8 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #9 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 65

66 Military Photographs Photo #10 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #11 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #12 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 66

67 Military Photographs Photo #13 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #14 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #15 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 67

68 Military Photographs Photo #16 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #17 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #18 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 68

69 Military Photographs Photo #19 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #20 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: Photo #21 Title of Photo: Approximate Year: People in Photo: Description: TogetherWeServed.org 69

70 Suggested Video Interview Questions 1: Early Years: Tell me about your early years in the service. Who or what influenced you to join the military? Where did you go to boot camp/ officer training and what memories do you have from that time? 2: Service Years or War Years: Briefly tell me about your career path. What was your first unit assignment and where were you located? What were your subsequent assignments? Your main military occupation was that of infantryman (substitute other occupation). Tell us a little bit about particular military equipment you worked with and any associated special memories. You participated in combat operations in Vietnam (substitute war or type of operation specific to your Veteran). Can you recall the most significant of those operations, the role you played and specific memories you hold to this day of what happened? Your received a Purple Heart (substitute for other significant medal or award specific to your Veteran). How was this earned and what special meaning does this have for you? You left the service in 19XX. What influenced your decision to leave? 3: Special Memories: Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? Can you recount the names of friends you served with and what do you remember most about them? Of all your duty stations or assignments, which ones do you have fondest memories of and why? Can you describe a particular incident(s) from your service which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your time in the military? TogetherWeServed.org 70

71 Record and Upload Your Video To YouTube And Veterans Military Service Page 1: Prepare Your Veterans Interview a) Prepare your questions in advance, based on the guidelines on the previous page and show them to your Veteran. Modify your questions to suit. b) Have your Veteran seated comfortably in a quiet room with no background noise. c) Decide on your recording device smartphone, tablet or video camera are all suitable. However the recording device must be held steady. If possible it is better that another person or tripod holds the recording device which enables the interviewee and your Veteran to concentrate on the interview without distraction. 2: Recording Your Veterans Interview a) The interview should be ideally be 30 minutes to 60 minutes long. b) Introduce your Veteran and include the date of the interview and where it was made. c) Ask your questions sequentially with a pause in between each question. Let your Veteran reminisce as much as they like. Keep the atmosphere similar to a relaxed conversation. d) Look for a story within a story. If a memory is recalled that would prompt an unplanned question, feel free to ask this. 3: Uploading Your Video To YouTube a) Most recorded video files are extremely large anywhere from 3 to 5 GB. YouTube is a very convenient place to upload your video and share this very easily using the YouTube shared video address for your video. b) To upload your video to YouTube, you need to have a YouTube account which is very easy to set up. Go to and click on Sign In at the top right of the web page. If you do not already have a YouTube account you can create one by clicking on Create Account. c) Once you upload your video file to your YouTube Page, you will be able to view this on YouTube. Click on the Share link underneath your video to obtain your videos YouTube web address. This web address will be in a form similar to TogetherWeServed.org 71

72 4. Posting Your Video To Your Veterans Military Service Page on Together We Served a) This YouTube web address is what you will use to post your video on your Veterans Military Service Page on Together We Served. b) Log in to and go to your Veterans Military Service Profile Page. c) Click on the Upload Reflections Video link in the Service Reflections section of the Profile Page. A popup will appear. Enter your YouTube web address in the designated YouTube field and click on Save. d) Your video is now available for viewing. e) Any questions contact our Live Member Help Desk at the bottom left of your Together We Served website. Post a Scanned Copy of Your Veterans DD-214 Discharge Certificate 1/ On your Veterans Military Service Page, just under your Veterans Service Photo, click on the DD-214 link. This allows you to upload a scanned copy of your Veterans Discharge Certificate most commonly called DD Form / After you have scanned your Veterans DD-214, please blank out the Service Number at the top of the form in the event this is a Social Security Number. If you don t know how to do this don t worry, our Administrators will do this for you before approving the DD-214 for upload. View Your Veterans Shadow Box and Order Poster Print Viewing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Boxes and Timeline On your Veterans Military Service Page, just under your Veterans Service Photo, there are three links you can click on: a) Shadow Box Summary of Complete Military Service b) Reflections Shadow Box Summary of Complete Military Service plus Memories c) Military Service Timeline Timeline Presentation of Complete Military Service TogetherWeServed.org 72

73 2/ Shadow Box and Timeline presentations are fully illustrated with all insignia, medals, badges and patches. 3/ Each time you update your Veterans Military Service Page, their Shadow Boxes and Timeline automatically update. Sharing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Boxes and Timeline 1/ Click on the link above your Veterans Shadow Box frame entitled: Share your Shadow Box or adjust your Shadow Box settings HERE. Now you can: a) Customize the presentation of your Shadow Boxes. b) Switch your privacy settings from Private to Shared c) Obtain your personal web addresses for each Shadow Box or Timeline you can share with family or friends. Printing Your Veterans Military Service Shadow Box 1/ You can order a high resolution, 18 wide Poster Print of your Veterans Shadow Box by clicking on the Order Poster Print button above your Veterans Shadow Box frame. Your poster is professionally printed on quality satin finish photo paper and delivered to your door in strong cardboard tube. 2/ You have the option to frame your Shadow Box Poster Print and hang this on your wall. TogetherWeServed.org 73