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

2017-02-06T03:39:57-05:00

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

2017-02-06T04:32:07-05:00

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

2017-02-06T09:17:57-05:00

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

2017-02-06T09:40:59-05:00

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

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

2017-02-07T10:22:27-05:00

Can "anyone" gain access to your service record?