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How do I obtain a copy of my Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214)?

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not maintain records of veterans military service, except as is necessary for providing benefits. For information about obtaining your military record, please visit the Military Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, at http://www.nara.gov/regional/mpr.html.

This link takes you to the site map for the VA site. http://www.va.gov/General/site_map.htm .

It contains many very useful pieces of information found on the VA site in a quick reference format.

That page gives instructions in submitting a SF 180 Request Pertaining to Military Records. The National Military Personnel Records Center has the SF 180 at http://www.nara.gov/regional/mprsf180.html.

Your questions may also be sent to:

National Personnel Records Center

Military Personnel Records Center

9700 Page Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63132-5100

The nearest VA regional office can also send you the necessary form, by calling 1-800-827-1000. You can also contact the local benefit office in your area. Go to for a list of benefits offices listed by state. If convenient, please send an e-mail to:vaconsumer@forum.va.gov and let us know how things turn out and if this information was helpful.