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Military Records Overview

Copies of most military and medical records on file can be made available upon request.

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Getting Military Records of Family Members

Do you need a family members service record information? See what information you are entitled to and how to get it.

Cpl. Christopher Garland, a member of the California National Guard, receives the Army Commendation Medal for valor, and a Combat Medic Badge, at Forward Operating Base Ghazni. (Army Photo: 1st Lt. Antonia Elena Pearse)

Replacing Military Awards, Medals, & Decorations

Find out how to request for replacements and what forms you will need to fill out.

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Military & VA Forms

Get your DD forms and other military forms that are required to receive your military and veteran benefits. Find the official...

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How To Upgrade Your Military Discharge

Veterans can have their military discharge conditions reviewed and possibly upgraded by requesting a review.

Wearing of Military Awards With Civilian Clothes

You are authorized to wear your military medals with civilian clothes on certain occasions

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Rebuilding Service Records

Are you a veteran who has no copies of your military records? There's a way to reconstruct them through alternate sources.

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Requesting Military Personnel Records

It is usually a simple process to request copies of your official military records

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Replacing Military Records

Learn what to do if you lose your discharge, separation, or other papers.

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DD214: What You Need to Know

Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214, or just DD214. Here's what you need to know.