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You may request copies of your records in one of these ways:
Please be aware that Personnel records over 70 years old are routinely destroyed and/or archived. Also, A major fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973 destroyed nearly 80% of Army records 1912-1960, and 75% of Air Force records 1947-1964.
If we are unable to assist you in obtaining copies of your records you may be referred to one of the following websites: