You can request a copy of the Veteran's military records from the National Archives online, by mail, or fax. You can also request their military records in any of these ways: Visit the NPRC in person. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
The NPRC is the records custodian for most discharged and retired members of all branches of service. The fastest way to obtain a copy is through the NPRC website.
Through the National Archives site, veterans can request a copy of their Defense Department Form 214 called the “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” Official Military Personnel File, replacement medals and medical and health records.
If you need non-certified or certified copies, letters of testamentary or guardianship, or to check the status of an order please contact the Probate Department main line at (210) 335-2241. To search for court records please visit the Bexar County Odyssey Portal.
If you need your DD-214 immediately but don't qualify for expedited service from the Archives, a company that has provided reliable service to Veterans and their families is the Aardvark Research Group. They will provide certified copies of original DD214s, usually within a day or so, for $89.
Keep copies in a fire-proof safe. File them with your local county courthouse.
If you need assistance obtaining your military records, then contact any County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO). To obtain your DD-214 on your own, submit your request via the National Archives and Records Administration webpage or call 314-801-0800.
Get your records and documents You can also see payments for certain survivor benefits. View and print documents from your official military personnel file (including your DD214). Find out how to get different types of identification cards to show your military status or your enrollment in VA health care.