The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the official repository for records of discharged military personnel. Paper copies of military service and pension records held may be ordered from the facility which holds the records, either the National Archives in Washington, DC or the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO. Please see this website for further information: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html.

Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new on-line military personnel records system to request documents. The National Personnel Records Center is working to make it easier of veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete a Standard Form 180 that can be downloaded from the on-line web site.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Great Lakes Region office in Chicago. Holds retired records from federal agencies and courts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Go to this section of the NARA website where you'll find that Census Bureau records are in Record Group (RG) 29. Read "Know Before You Go: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations for U.S. Residents" produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

They are not being destroyed. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) preserves and protects the files because they are permanently valuable records that document the essential evidence of military service for veterans. However, there is a rumor circulating on the Internet that advises veterans to apply for their Official Military Personnel Files to save them from destruction. There is no truth to this "urban legend" being perpetuated on the Web.

To obtain copies of your military records and/or  Report of Separation from Active Military Service (DD Form 214 or equivalent)  you must submit a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form 180) to the records custodian of your branch of service.  Addresses for each service’s records custodian are found on page 2 of the SF 180.  The SF 180 requires a signature and must be submitted either by mail or fax.

Personnel records are maintained for officers who served after 1 July 1917, and enlisted personnel in service after November 1912 and who are no longer in service, by the National Personnel Records Center. Information concerning the required procedures and forms is available through their website at www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records.html.

You will need to be either a DIRECT descendant of the person or have the veteran's signature of the form. If you are a "Next of Kin" you must state the relationship. It must be either Child, Grandchild, GGChild, etc. Niece, Nephew et al will not be authorized to receive the personnel documents. Note: These are the instructions on the form. However, some researchers testify that non-direct descendents have received copies of the records;

Your agency may already have a scheme under which you can see your personnel records without having to lodge an FOI request. If not, you can request your personnel records created after 21 April 1995 under the FOI Act, and perhaps earlier records in certain circumstances.

Yes. The various locations of military personnel and health records are listed in the table below, according to branch of service, current status, and applicable dates. Full name, Social Security Number and/or Service Number (both when available), enlistment and discharge dates, date of birth and place of birth (city and state), rank upon discharge or release, address where record is to be mailed, veteran/retiree or Next of Kin signature, and date.

Girl Scouts of the USA will be following the guidelines (see below) issued by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). We are keenly aware and supportive of the widespread desire to show support for our troops overseas. Towards this end, we provide alternate ways to show support, such as helping out the families of service members within their own communities.

Yes. We are proud to be able to send some holiday happiness to our soldiers. We are sure they will enjoy a Letter From Santa because it's a sentiment that's shared from the heart. Even though your loved one is away they will know they are being thought of at Christmas. Just be sure to order early to ensure timely delivery to their APO address.

Many of the details are available on the web from the Australian War Memorial or the Australian Archives. Otherwise you may have to pay a fee of $16.20 to get a photocopied history of your particular service person. Details are on the page called Find a soldier and on Official Enquiries.

Military records are found in several Record and Manuscript Groups. Click here for information on the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Pennsylvania National Guard, Spanish-American War, Mexican Border Campaign, World War I, World War II, and Vietnam Conflict. Yes. There is an online name index to Revolutionary War pension records at the Pennsylvania State Archives.

Various archives and libraries in Pittsburgh maintain records of some religious institutions. Search the online catalog at the History Center or visit the Archives Service Center's online research guide to see if these institutions hold relevant religious records. (Archives Service Center contact information and location can be found on their home page.) Also, contact the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Archives and Record Center for information about Pittsburgh's Catholic parishes.

No problem! Just give us your APO or FPO address and we'll ship it to that address. Since UPS won't deliver to P.O. boxes, we use the US Postal Service's Priority Parcel Post in this case. There is a 25% or $11.25 surcharge, whichever is greater, per order for this service. Need your trophies and plaques in a hurry? We offer an express service, including overnight air shipment. Contact our Trophy Team for details.

an "Army brat", I fully support our military personnel. If you are a member of any part of the armed services, contact me about a discount BEFORE you purchase. I have many military clients using my products.

IAAP has an agreement with Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) to administer the exams to military and civilian personnel in military installations overseas. You need to include the name and contact information of the base test control officer with your application for approval to take the exam.

Yes, a friend or relative can register a soldier as long as they have the required information ? including full name, e-mail address and active duty address.

The Veterans History Project does not hold any veterans’ records. To request replacement records you need to contact the National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) in St. Louis. View instructions for requesting replacement records.

In order to get your military service records upgraded/changes, you must contact your respective service Board for Correction of Military Records. Contact information for each board is listed below:

To obtain copies of your mother’s record - write to the National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100, fax request to (314) 538-4175, or access their website:  center@stlouis.nara.gov

In California, an employee must be permitted to inspect the file after giving reasonable notice, during their own time, and generally no more than once per year. An employer may refuse to let the employee inspect the investigation of a possible criminal offence or letters of reference. They are entitled to a copy of anything they have signed. Copies of payroll records are an exception. Employees must be provided copies within 21 days.

Maryland driver's licenses remain in effect for active duty members of the United States armed forces and their dependents (who must reside with the active member), while they are absent from Maryland. The licensees have 30 days after they return to Maryland, or when they are discharged or separated from active duty service, to visit an MVA office for their license renewals.

Military personnel vote under the Special Voting Rules. If you have completed a Statement of Ordinary Residence (SOR), you will receive a special ballot voting kit after an election is called. Once you have voted, it is your responsibility to ensure your ballot arrives in Ottawa by 6:00 p.m., Ottawa time, on polling day. You may mail the ballot yourself, or, in most cases, you will have the option of leaving it with the deputy returning officer on the base to forward by special arrangement.

Yes. Active-duty military personnel and their family members permanently stationed in Colorado, as defined by military regulations, can qualify for an adjustment of the "out-of-state" portion of their tuition. These individuals should contact the Education Officer at the installation where they are assigned for further information.

On your first loan with us, you can borrow up to $300. Once you are approved and in good standing, we can increase your loan amount by $100 for every subsequent loan up to $1000 maximum.

To request a copy of your military record, write to http://www.nara.gov/regional/stlouis.html. National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. Or call (800) 318-5298. At minimum, please include the service member's complete name, social security number and/or serial number, and the requester's return address.