Air Force Dog Tag Lookup

There are numerous styles and subtle changes made to dog tags from wwii through vietnam.

Air force dog tag lookup. The notched were used from wwii until about 1964 when the regular tag was adopted. Air force format 1 smith john d 132 12 0999af o pos open line no pref air force format 2 smith john d 132 12 0999af o pos no pref. Lost dog tags do not belong to the soldier or his family according to the american war library website. Army marines navy air force and coast guard.

Realize that according to u s. In this section we will attempt to show the most common style for different time periods. Create your own custom engraved military dog tags available in brass green blue and more color options for u s. Log on to the internet and use a reputable search engine in order to determine what to do with the dog tags.

O pos 123 45 6789 usmc l catholic navy format. 3 service 4 blood type 5 religion p c h 1950. The main difference is the use of a notched tag or of a regular tag. If last name is too long on line 1 dod id number af blood group rh factor religion or no preference.

Government and the department of defense. Air force dog tag format 1954 1964 inter war period 1 lastname 2 firstname m. Last name first name initial first name initial. Our replica air force dog tags have embossed raised text on a 2 x 1 dull stainless steel dog tag rolled edge up hole on left with the suggested regulation format.

By law they are the property of the u s.