Overview

Residents of Riverside County who missed completing high school due to military service in World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or due to internment in WWII Japanese-American relocation camps, may receive high school diplomas through Operation Recognition.

How and Where:
Obtain an Operation Recognition diploma application by:

• Calling the Riverside County Office of Education,
  (951) 826-6570, or
• Downloading a copy of the application form (pdf).

There is no charge to participate in Operation Recognition.

Eligibility:
Qualifications for an Operation Recognition diploma include:

1. Recipient (veteran) is a Riverside County resident.
   
   
2. Veterans – provide proof of Honorable Discharge from U.S. military service during:

   WWII (service December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946),

   Korean War (service June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955),

   Vietnam War (service August 5, 1964* – May 7, 1975)
   (*or from February 28, 1961 for veterans who served in country before August 5, 1964)

3. Japanese-American citizens – show proof of internment in a WWII relocation camp

An application may be submitted by a family member of a qualifying individual, living, or deceased. 

Persons who meet qualifications, but earned a GED, are eligible. 

Operation Recognition is a program of the Riverside County Office of Education, with assistance from the Riverside County Department of Veteran’s Services.

Contact:
Tracey Rivas, Programs and Student Activities Facilitator
(951) 826-6570
trivas@rcoe.us