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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Freedom of Information Service Center has principal authority to ensure Health Affairs (HA), DHA, and its components are in full compliance with the FOIA.

Under FOIA, Federal agencies and components are required to make records available to the public unless one of nine (9) specific exemptions authorizes their withholding. Only Federal Executive Branch agencies and components must comply with FOIA. FOIA does not extend to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies, as each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.

    *The best way to submit a FOIA Request is electronically through the "FOIA Request Form" link at the left. If you need to submit your request by mail, use the mailing address below:

    DHA Freedom of Information Service Center

    DHA Freedom of Information Service Center
    7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101
    Falls Church, Virginia 22042-5101
    Phone: 1-703-275-6363
    Fax: 1-703-275-6386
    Send an E-mail Message

    Liaison Officer

    If you are concerned about service received from the HA/DHA FOIA Service Center, please contact the FOIA Liaison Officer at:

    Defense Freedom of Information Policy Office
    ATTN: Ms. Linda S. Thomas
    Chief, Freedom of Information Service Center
    Defense Health Agency
    7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101
    Falls Church, VA 22042-5101
    Phone: 1-703-275-6363

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      DHA Address: 7700 Arlington Boulevard | Suite 5101 | Falls Church, VA | 22042-5101

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