How does an Authorized Provider get medals for wear during performance of Military Funeral Honors?
Service Regulations Related to Purchase of Authorized Medals by Veterans. Army and Air Force veterans may purchase medals from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) toll-free Mail Order Catalog at (888) 768-3204. Navy and Marine Corps veterans may purchase medals from the toll-free Navy Exchange Mail Order Program at (800) 368-4088. Catalog operators will provide instructions for forwarding the DD Form 214 and assistance in identifying authorized uniform items. Medals awarded while in active service are issued free of charge by the appropriate service if requested in writing by veterans or, if deceased, their next of kin. Requests for medals should be sent to: Army National Personnel Records Center Medals Section (NRPMA-M) 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 Navy / Marine Corps Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office National Personnel Records Center, Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 Air Force National Personnel Records Center Air Force Reference Bra
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