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DoD Forms Management Program

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS FORM, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

FORM INFORMATION

Form Number: DD 256

Title: Honorable Discharge Certificate

Edition Date: 01/01/1950

Authority: DoDI 1336.1

For use of this form please contact: The Department of the Air Force