The DD 2266 Form, officially titled "Hometown News Release Information," is an official US Department of Defense document. Service members use it to have their achievements announced to local media in their hometown. Public affairs offices prepare and distribute press releases to local newspapers and broadcast stations based on the submitted form.
The DD 2266 connects a service member's accomplishments with their home community. Service members typically submit a hometown news release to announce a military award, a promotion in rank, the completion of advanced training, or participation in a notable mission. The form ensures that families and neighbors can learn about achievements directly through their local news outlets.
Service members or their unit public affairs personnel complete the form. It requires the service member's full name, rank, branch, hometown address, and the name of their preferred local newspaper or broadcast station. A short description of the accomplishment is also included. For Army award documentation, the DA Form 638 is used to formally recommend a service member for a military decoration.
After completion, the form goes to the unit public affairs office. The office drafts a press release and sends it to the media contacts listed on the form. The process takes one to two weeks on average. Other military records that service members often manage include the DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) and the DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records).
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD 2266 Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | dd form 2266, dd 2266 army pubs, hometown news release, dd2266, da form 2266 |