Military Service Records

[XD-GEM]

To the Vets on the board:

Please make sure that someone - a relative, a close friend - either has a copy of, or knows the location of, your service records, just in case you pass away.

Some of you may remember that I posted about my brother's suicide 3 years ago. We searched for, but could not find, his records. We were hoping to get his burial costs or headstone paid for but didn't know if his service qualified him for it, since he had been medically discharged after a training injury. We immediately wrote to all of the Military Records bureaus.

This was 3 years ago. I just received the records this week.

Nothing like a prompt response.

 

[RussnAttitude]

Gotta love your goobermint. If it's in their favor, you better be prompt or it's finest and jail time. But if you need something from them, eventually they'll get around to it.

 

[BlackWaterFish]

To the Vets on the board:

Please make sure that someone - a relative, a close friend - either has a copy of, or knows the location of, your service records, just in case you pass away.

Some of you may remember that I posted about my brother's suicide 3 years ago. We searched for, but could not find, his records. We were hoping to get his burial costs or headstone paid for but didn't know if his service qualified him for it, since he had been medically discharged after a training injury. We immediately wrote to all of the Military Records bureaus.

This was 3 years ago. I just received the records this week.

Nothing like a prompt respons

To the Vets on the board:

Please make sure that someone - a relative, a close friend - either has a copy of, or knows the location of, your service records, just in case you pass away.

Some of you may remember that I posted about my brother's suicide 3 years ago. We searched for, but could not find, his records. We were hoping to get his burial costs or headstone paid for but didn't know if his service qualified him for it, since he had been medically discharged after a training injury. We immediately wrote to all of the Military Records bureaus.

This was 3 years ago. I just received the records this week.

Nothing like a prompt response.

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.

 

[drill sgt]

Took a copy of my DD214 (exit form)(proof of service) to Office Depot and had a copy shrunk down to wallet size and laminated and carry in my wallet to show proof of service....just a thought for others to consider... .................... Also my drivers license shows veteran...... Also carry my VA medical ID card............................ drill sgt.

 

[RussnAttitude]

Took a copy of my DD214 (exit form)(proof of service) to Office Depot and had a copy shrunk down to wallet size and laminated and carry in my wallet to show proof of service....just a thought for others to consider... ........................................... drill sgt.

That's a good idea. I think I have a task for this weekend.

 

[cyclone1970]

Took a copy of my DD214 (exit form)(proof of service) to Office Depot and had a copy shrunk down to wallet size and laminated and carry in my wallet to show proof of service....just a thought for others to consider... ........................................... drill sgt.

And don't forget to take it with you when you get your Louisiana Driver's license renewed as "veteran" can be added to it.

 

[krotsman]

You can also get a VA ID card off the VA site. No need to carry around any copies of your DD214. If you do carry your DD214, though, make sure you redact your SSN.

 

[IlivnDaBoot!]

To the Vets on the board:

Please make sure that someone - a relative, a close friend - either has a copy of, or knows the location of, your service records, just in case you pass away.

Some of you may remember that I posted about my brother's suicide 3 years ago. We searched for, but could not find, his records. We were hoping to get his burial costs or headstone paid for but didn't know if his service qualified him for it, since he had been medically discharged after a training injury. We immediately wrote to all of the Military Records bureaus.

This was 3 years ago. I just received the records this week.

Nothing like a prompt response.

That's just plain sad!