Military Service Records

Locate your military service records.

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Access to Military Records by the General Public This is a government resource

Limited information from official military personnel files can be released to the general public without the consent of the Veteran or the next-of-kin. See examples of information that can be released without consent and without violating the Privacy Act.

Army Long Term Family Case Management This is a government resource
Assists families of fallen soldiers with information on survivor benefits, obtaining service records, soldier services, support programs and more.
Army Personnel Records This is a government resource
Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.
Finding Records for World War II Veterans This is a government resource
Identifies ways to locate records for Veterans who served in World War II.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Records Requests This is a government resource

Provides access to VA medical records, national cemetery records and benefits records. Click here for information on how to submit a FOIA request.

Army Knowledge Online This is a government resource
Provides secure access to Army web assets, tools and services to soldiers, Army employees, retirees and family members worldwide.
Marines Military Personnel File This is a government resource

Documents a Marine's career from entrance into the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve, until severance by discharge, retirement, resignation or death. Download this request form to obtain records.

Navy Personnel Records This is a government resource
Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.
Marine Corps Personnel Records This is a government resource
Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.
Air Force Personnel Records This is a government resource

Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran. Includes information on how to acquire military medical and health records.

Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service This is a government resource
Most Veterans and next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records.
Information Found on DD Form 214 This is a government resource

Learn about the Report of Separation. Includes contact information for requesting replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards.

Military Personnel Records This is a government resource

Official files include active duty health records, clinical records and medical treatment records.

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System This is a government resource
Serves as a computerized database containing very basic facts about Service Men who served during the Civil War.
Navy Service Records This is a government resource

Explains what can be found inside a Navy service record, the different types of records that are used and responsibility of maintaining records.

Correcting Military Service Records & Discharges This is a government resource

Access DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records and Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States.

Military Personnel Records - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This is a government resource

Topics include forms, locating Service Members and Veterans, privacy protections and more. Includes e-mail, phone and fax contact information for the customer service center.

Checking the Status of Your Request for Military Records This is a government resource

Instructions for calling (1-314-801-0800), faxing and e-mailing a status request.

National Archives Holdings This is a government resource
Overview of records relating to military service held at the National Archives.
Medal of Honor Citations This is a government resource
The U.S. Army Center of Military History lists by war the entire transcripts of Medal of Honor Citations for more than 3,400 Service Members.
Office of Freedom of Information This is a government resource
Processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from the general public, verification of military services and consultations from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff.
Military Resources This is a government resource
Military reference material, military history and research, and specific resources by branch of service or by military engagement from the Archives Library Information Center (ALIC).
Selective Service Records This is a government resource
Provides manpower to the military by conducting a draft and includes an online Selective Service registration system.
Common Access Card (CAC) RAPIDS Site Locator This is a government resource
Visit any of the 1,500+ Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) centers worldwide to obtain your next-generation CAC.
Privacy & Security of Veterans & Military Personnel Records This is a government resource

Gives information on how the National Archives protects files from disclosure to unauthorized individuals.

Military Service Records for Veterans & Next-of-Kin This is a government resource

Requests for Official Military Personnel Files must be authorized by original signature. Use the eVetRecs request system or mail in Form SF-180.

Coast Guard Personnel Records This is a government resource
Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.

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