The Alaska Certificate of Service, SHC-1620, is a document issued by the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in order to document a service member’s honorable discharge from the Alaska National Guard. The certificate, which is signed by the Governor of Alaska, is an official document that verifies the individual’s service in the Alaska National Guard. There are two types of Alaska Certificate of Service, SHC-1620: the Regular Certificate of Service and the Reserve Certificate of Service. The Regular Certificate of Service is issued to those who have served in the Alaska National Guard for a minimum of six years, and the Reserve Certificate of Service is issued to those who have served for a minimum of 12 years. Both certificates include the individual’s name, rank, dates of service, and the Governor’s signature. The Alaska Certificate of Service, SHC-1620, is an important document for those who have served in the Alaska National Guard, as it serves as proof of their honorable discharge.