How do I find old service members?

How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans

1. By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
2. Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
3. Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.

What is a DD 214 military form?

The DD Form 214 is a complete and thorough document that verifies a service member’s proof of military service. This Certificate of Release or Discharge form is issued through the Department of Defense and is typically issued at the final out processing appointment prior to retirement or separation.

Can you look up military service records?

You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).

How can I get my DD214 for free?

Once I’ve signed in to milConnect, how do I request my DD214 or other military records?

1. From your signed-in homepage, click or tap on Correspondence/ Documentation.
2. Choose the Personnel File tab.
3. Select Request My Personnel File.
4. Fill out the form.
5. Click or tap on the Create and Send Request button.

Can an e2 date an E5?

Dating & intimate relationships between NCOs and junior enlisted soldiers is prohibited.

What does NPRC stand for?

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) is one of the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) largest operations. We are the central repository of personnel-related records for both the military and civil services of the United States Government.

Why choose NPRC community locations?

In order to offer a convenient and affordable college experience for our students, community locations are utilized to deliver class instruction at multiple sites across the region and brought together via live interactive technology. NPRC offers dual enrollment, associate degrees, and workforce development courses.

Where are NPRC’s classes located?

Many of these NPRC’s classes are located in high schools, college campuses, libraries, and technical centers, giving our students a classroom experience close to home without the need to relocate. We partner with these facilities to deliver class instruction at multiple sites across the region via live interactive video technology.

What happened to the NPRC’s workforce?

As of March 8, 2021, the NPRC entered into a phased expansion of our onsite workforce. While we continue to increase our on-site staffing, we are still servicing requests associated with medical treatments, burials, and homeless veterans seeking admittance to a homeless shelter.

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