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Where and how to obtain military service records.

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. You are considered a member of the general public if you are asking about a Veteran who is no relation to you, or a Veteran who is a relative but you are not the next-of-kin. See examples of information that can be released without consent and without violating the Privacy Act.

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.

Provides secure access to Army web assets, tools and services to soldiers, Army employees, retirees and family members worldwide. Includes quick access to installation and travel information, training links, the latest news and more.

A one-stop resolution center that assists families of fallen soldiers - spouses, children, parents and extended family. Includes information on survivor benefits, obtaining service records, soldier services, support programs and more.

Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.

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

Serves as a computerized database containing very basic facts about Service Men who served during the Civil War.

Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.

Visit any of the 1,500+ Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) centers worldwide to obtain your next-generation CAC.

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.

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

Report of Separation contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment and membership in veterans' organizations. Includes contact information for requesting replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards.

Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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

Overview of records relating to military service held at the National Archives.

Contact information to acquire military records listed by status of Service Member or Veteran.

Explains what can be found inside a Navy service record, the different types of records that are used and responsibility of maintaining records. For information on how to request military service and other federal personnel records visit the Web site of the National Archives.

Provides access to records created by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff. This includes the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) initial requests from the general public, verification of military services and consultations.

The National Archives protects files from disclosure to unauthorized individuals. See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Veterans data security.

Most Veterans and next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records.

Provides manpower to the military by conducting a draft and includes an online Selective Service registration system.

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Army Long Term Family Case Management
A one-stop resolution center that assists families of fallen soldiers - spouses, children, parents and extended family. Includes information on survivor benefits, obtaining service records, soldier services, support programs and more.
Access to Military Records by the General Public
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. You are considered a member of the general public if you are asking about a Veteran who is no relation to you, or a Veteran who is a relative but you are not the next-of-kin. See examples of information that can be released without consent and without violating the Privacy Act.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Records Requests
Provides access to VA medical records, national cemetery records and benefits records. Click here for information on how to submit a FOIA request.
Common Access Card (CAC) RAPIDS Site Locator
Visit any of the 1,500+ Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) centers worldwide to obtain your next-generation CAC.
Army Knowledge Online
Provides secure access to Army web assets, tools and services to soldiers, Army employees, retirees and family members worldwide. Includes quick access to installation and travel information, training links, the latest news and more.