Can military records be erased?

There is no process for expunging a military court-martial record, even if you’re acquitted at trial. The basic idea is that court-martial records are federal court records, and there is no provision under the Uniform Code of Military Justice that allows for expungement.

Can anyone look up your military record?

FOIA and the Privacy Act NPRC stores service records from the Department of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As outlined on the NPRC website, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) typically grants anyone with the statutory right to view general information from executive branch agency records.

What year did the military records burn?

1973
On July 12, 1973, a disastrous fire at the NPRC destroyed approximately 16-18 million Official Military Personnel Files. The affected record collections included: U.S. Army personnel discharged November 1, 1912, to January 1, 1960. Estimated loss 80\%;

What does dd214 stand for?

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a “DD 214”, is a document of the United States Department of Defense, issued upon a military service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States (i.e. U.S. Army.

Where are military records kept?

the National Archives and Records Administration
If you’ve been discharged from military service, your personnel files are stored here at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). We are the official repository for records of military personnel who have been discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.

How can I get my deceased father’s military records?

If you are a veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran, you may now use vetrecs.archives.gov to order a copy of your military records. For all others, your request is best made using a Standard Form 180. It includes complete instructions for preparing and submitting requests.