Military Veterans are lucky to have so many associations, organizations, and groups committed to establishing a sense of community.
To keep this topic focused, we've mostly listed URLs that will direct you to the different resources available to Veterans. However, personnel records are available, though only to the Veteran or his/her next of kin. Again, patience is a virtue.
You're not alone
When former US President Ronald Reagan signed a bill turning the Veterans Administration into a cabinet post, thus was borne the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (1988). And that's all well and good, but Lonesailor recommends the ever-so-trusty Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) site.
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So do you want a request for a Military Record?
A less emotional, yet more specific, data based on the Retiree is available to the individual or
immediate family. The record harbors specific information about the person's private data, i.e.,
their medical diagnoses and present address. |
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Or maybe you'd rather browse publications
The Navy publishes "Shift Colors," targeted for Retirees and also reserves space for those who
wish to locate someone or something in particular. There are other newsletters as
well. |
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Forget all that
Stay on the cutting edge by doing all your research online. These handy-dandy links
should keep you busy for a while. |
