DD 214 Chronicle

21/09/2025

The latest issue of the DD214 Chronicle can be found in the archive page at:
https://dd24chronicle.org

24/08/2025

Calling all veterans and military families: Congresswoman Shontel Brown's office is proudly hosting a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony on November 7 at 11:00 AM in Cleveland.

If you or someone you know would like to be recognized, we invite you to contact us and be a part of this celebration of service.

See below for more information. Veterans interested in participating can submit their information online here.

If you have questions or need assistance, you can also contact Erin Stever in our office at 216-522-4900.

We will share more information on the pinning ceremony in the weeks to come, including for members of the public who like to attend.

If you know of a veteran who should be recognized, please help spread the word and encourage them to contact us.

02/06/2025

Please save the date! This year we will be hosting our annual Vet Connect event on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 09:00am to 2:00pm at the Browns Huntington Bank Field.

This is a Save the Date only. Notification will be sent out when registrtation for vendors and veterans becomes available.

Continue to take a look at our wesbite as we post upcoming veteran events in the community.

***Our main office is now permanently closed***
Please refer to Wade Park or Parma location for Service Officer and Finanical Assistance.

If veterans or spouses need assistnace with Service Officer support (VA Claims, VA Pensions, Widow Pensions, navigation of the VA) and Finaincal Assistance, please refer them to either Wade Park or Parma VA.

We will be providing support as well with Service Officers in the community utilizing our mobile unit. Please keep an eye on the website for locations, as they may change based on demand.
If there is a location you would like the mobile unit to go that can beneifts veterans, please email me directly.

Thank you for your continued support to veterans in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County!

https://cuyahogavets.org/

Very Respectfully,

Ashlee Reale
Community Impact Manager
US Army (Airborne) Combat Veteran
Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission
[email protected]
Phone: (216) 698-2600 office
(216) 306-7417 work cell
Fax: (216) 698-2650
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31/05/2025

31/05/2025

Who was LTC Harlan Chapman?
(By Jim Riley)

21/05/2025

Military Appreciation Offer

The Guardians have partnered with GOVX to offer members of the U.S. Military (active, retired, reserve, veteran) 15% off tickets to regular-season home games. Verify your status through GOVX.com to receive a one-time-use code to purchase these discounted tickets.

https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets/military

Military Ticket Discount

14/05/2025

There is an archive for all DD214 Chronicles editions.

You can find it here:
https://dd214media.com/dd214-chronicle-archive

29/04/2025

Join us in congratulating our Senior Advisor, CDR Richard DeChant (USCGR, ret) on his induction into the 2025 Hall of Heroes at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. 🏈 🇺🇸 Rick was nominated by the Cleveland Browns in conjunction with Bob Woodruff Foundation Crown Royal, and the National Football League (NFL) In the Community, as part of the Salute to Service Initiative to honor veterans and service members who’ve made a difference in their communities. Congratulations to Rick, and all of the 2025 Heroes!🏈 🇺🇸