Cold War Recognition Certificate
In accordance with section 1084 of the Fiscal Year 1998 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense approved awarding Cold War Recognition Certificates to all members of the armed forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era, from Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.
Who is eligible? All members of the armed forces and federal government civilian personnel who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era, Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.
This Center will, upon request, provide copies of DD 214's and other separation documents, as appropriate, to authorized requesters. These documents may be used to apply for the Certificate. Complete instructions for obtaining a copy of your DD 214 may be found under
Official Military Personnel File including Active Duty Health Record, Services for veterans, next-of-kin, or the veteran's representative. However, this center does not have the application form available, nor will we be able to supply the Certificate itself. For more information concerning the application process visit the
Cold War Recognition Certificate webpage.
