How can I help a friend get her dad's service record?

SPC Charles Griffith — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:39:57 -0500

Response by PFC Jonathan Albano made Feb 6 at 2017 4:32 AM

PFC Jonathan Albano — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:32:07 -0500

This site seems to speak on your question. Hope it helps.
http://homeofheroes.com/valor/replacement_medals.html

Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals

When a young man or woman enters military service, a permanent record is kept of the nature of their service including dates, schools attended, unit assignments, awards and decorations, disciplinary actions, discharge, medical data, and more. Under the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) much of these records are available to the veterans themselves, surviving family, and even disinterested third parties.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Feb 6 at 2017 9:17 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:17:57 -0500

https://www.usa.gov/veterans-documents

Veterans Documents and Personnel Records | USA.gov

Find out how to request and update military records.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2017 9:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:40:59 -0500

Download the SF 180 form and follow all instructions on it.

Response by PO2 Robert M. made Feb 7 at 2017 10:22 AM

PO2 Robert M. — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:22:27 -0500

Can "anyone" gain access to your service record?