When you retire, are you supposed to get a certificate?

SPC Luis Serrano — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:49:48 -0400

I was medically retired on 2017 after nine years of service. I have a DD214 on 2012

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jul 29 at 2020 3:58 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:58:24 -0400

When I retired I got a Certificate signed by the President and an American Flag. My wife got a certificate too signed by the Chief of Staff.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jul 29 at 2020 4:10 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:10:16 -0400

If you retire yes you are supposed to receive a letter from the POTUS but the catch is that the Command is required to submit documentation to request it.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jul 29 at 2020 5:16 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:16:17 -0400

https://www.esd.whs.mil/CMD/ploa/

Presidential Letters of Appreciation

Links and information concerning the requests for Presidential Letters of Appreciation.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 29 at 2020 5:28 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:28:13 -0400

The DD214 is the official retirement record. If your unit didn’t request ceremonial certificates then you’re probably not getting them.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 29 at 2020 6:52 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:52:18 -0400

When I was medically retired at 20 years, I got my DD214 and a flag in a cardboard box. I did not care. I was so ready to leave the army post. Do you get retirement pay from the DoD each month?