By law they are the property of the u s.
Air force dog tag lookup.
There are numerous styles and subtle changes made to dog tags from wwii through vietnam.
If last name is too long on line 1 dod id number af blood group rh factor religion or no preference.
Notched tags were standard issue for all branches until december 1964 authentic wwii korea early vietnam era replacement dog tags hole for chain on right side notch in upper left as reading u s.
Military id dog tag format army format smith john d 123 45 6789 o pos no pref marine format smith j d.
Last name first name initial first name initial.
Government and the department of defense.
The notched were used from wwii until about 1964 when the regular tag was adopted.
Lost dog tags do not belong to the soldier or his family according to the american war library website.
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.
The main difference is the use of a notched tag or of a regular tag.
Army marines navy air force and coast guard.
Realize that according to u s.
Law the individual who found the dog tags should not attempt to locate or contact the military service member or his family.
Log on to the internet and use a reputable search engine in order to determine what to do with the dog tags.
Air force dog tag format 1954 1964 inter war period 1 lastname 2 firstname m.
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.
O pos 123 45 6789 usmc l catholic navy format.