However, veterans and next-of-kin can order copies of these records.

Listed below are online collections of specific interest to veterans, their families and researchers.

Additional online records may be found by searching the National Archives Catalog and Access to Archival Databases (AAD) systems.

Search AAD for these Records (Search tip: in AAD, select Subject: Vietnamese Conflict ).

Search AAD for these Records (Search tip: in AAD, select Subject: World War, 1939-1945 ).

If you get the card, you will no longer need to carry your DD-214 papers with you.

Most military records are on paper or microfilm and youll need to request printed copies to be mailed to you.

Types of Military Records World War I - Present 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).

These files can include the Report of Separation (DD Form 214) and show a veterans service history, which may include: Enlistment or appointment and separation dates Duty stations and assignments Training and qualifications Awards Disciplinary actions Veterans health and medical records are located in various places, depending on their branch and date of separation.

See this chart of locations of veterans medical and health records.

Before World War I You can find older military service records (generally before World War I) from the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Request Recent Military Records (World War I - Present) If You Are a Veteran or Next-of-Kin To get a copy of the vets military records, you can: Start a request online (then print and mail) Mail or fax a Standard Form 180 (SF-180) or a letter Most requests are free.

If You Are Not the Veteran or Next-of-Kin You can only get limited information about non-archival records without the consent of the veteran or next-of-kin.

Non-archival records are those from 62 years ago to the present.

Learn about access to non-archival military records by the general public and researchers.

Request Older Military Records (Before World War I) You can order older military personnel records online or with a downloadable form.

You may have to pay a fee for copies of archival Official Military Personnel Files, including those of veterans discharged more than 62 years ago.

Check the Status of Your Military Records Request To check the status of your order for recent records (World War I - Present), contact the National Personnel Records Center.

Get or Replace a Military ID Card Use the Real Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) Site Locator.

Its accessible from any computer to find nearby military ID card issuing offices.

Be sure to check a locations details or call that office to verify ID card issuing hours.

Some locations allow or require you to make an appointment Call the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) at 1-800-538-9552 if you cant reach the ID card office by phone.

Be sure to bring the required identification documents to the ID Card office.

For help with the RAPIDS Site Locator, call worldwide 1-800-477-8227.

Report a LostStolen ID Card If you are a military member, report loststolen cards to your base security officer or through your chain of command.

If you find a military ID card, return it to the nearest ID card issuing facility using the RAPIDS Site Locator.

Beauregard St., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22312 Veterans Identification Card (VIC) VIC is a new veterans ID card.

Its proof of your military service and includes your photo and a unique identification number.

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