For most people, anything other than an honorable or general discharge is considered a "bad paper discharge," because that one piece of paper (the DD214) can spell bad news for their future.

The Department of Defense announced that the records of 800 members of the military who were kicked out under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) have been upgraded to receive honorable discharges.

Explore the Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans discharged under Don't Ask Don't Tell and the possible impact to their personal finance and wealth ...

A DD 214 document is a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty in the military. The United States Department of Defense issues a DD 214 to service members after they retire, leave, or ...