I was Permanently Retired from the Air Force due to a MEB. Was I supposed to get a Retirement Certificate along with my DD214 and orders?

2017-02-24T23:23:52-05:00

Recently I have been seeing on Social Media that other people that have been Medically Retired have been receiving Retirement Certificates upon being Medically Retired. The only thingsolution I got once my MEB came back were my DD214 and my walking orders. I was wondering if this was normal practice or if I should have received a Certificate also?

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 24 at 2017 11:30 PM

2017-02-24T23:30:10-05:00

Your Information And Documentation Should Have Been Provided Prior to You Signing Out...

Response by Col Mark I. made Feb 25 at 2017 2:16 AM

2017-02-25T02:16:26-05:00

The Certificate of Retirement is more for show (to hang on your wall) than anything else. You should be able to request one from any local Air Force Base personnel office. The DD214 and MEB Record of Decision are the documents you really need for other purposes (like proof of service & your medical retirement, and to possibly request your Certificate of Retirement).

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 25 at 2017 5:41 PM

2017-02-25T17:41:20-05:00

POLICY. It is DoD policy that:
a. A DD Form 2542, “Certificate of Appreciation for Service in the Armed Forces of the
United States:”
(1) Shall be presented to each member retiring from the Military Services after serving
20 or more years and attaining eligibility to receive retired pay.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Dec 28 at 2017 4:44 PM

2017-12-28T16:44:25-05:00

Contact USAF admin office - google your last duty station for phone number

Response by TSgt Janelle Hastings made Jan 29 at 2019 1:43 PM

2019-01-29T13:43:21-05:00

i didn't get one either. if anyone has an idea how to get one, i'd like to hear it.