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After returning from 22 months in Nam, I had no documentation to show my achievements and acts while flying in Pleiku and Chu Lai. I always felt like I was left out and missed out on all the medals others had earned. DD-214 indicated only the basics. Oh, I had the basic good conduct, vietnam service, nat def ribbons, but nothing showing I was even there. Not even a mention of an air medal. Finally, I wrote to the Dept of the Army and after quite some time, recieved 2 boxes of medals and an updated DD-214. I knew I earned 2 Purple Hearts, but the 2 Bronze Stars with "V" device was a real surprise. If you feel you don't have all your medals, be sure to contact the Dept Of The Army.