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In the realm of military history and records, it is essential to understand where to find the information you need, especially when it comes to health records. Here's a breakdown of where you can find the records for different branches of the U.S. military.
For those who served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Coast Guard (excluding active federal service), their records are handled differently depending on the timeframe of their discharge.
- Between 05/01/1994 and 12/31/2013, the records for these branches are stored at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Records Management Center.
- On or after 01/01/2014, the records for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are at the BUMED Navy Medicine Records Activity, while the Air Force records are at the AF STR Processing Center. The U.S. Army's records are at the AMEDD Record Processing Center.
For Coast Guard Reserves or National Guard members who were not called into active federal service, health records are generally maintained by the state National Guard rather than the federal Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs. To obtain these records, former National Guard members should contact their state’s National Guard headquarters or the Adjutant General’s office, as these entities maintain records of traditional, non-federally activated service.
It's worth noting that the VA’s new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system integrates health data from federally active duty military but may have limited access to Guard service records if the member was never federally activated.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) does not hold state militia records. To access state militia records, one should contact the appropriate State Archives.
Other important institutions for military history and records include the U.S. Marine Corps History Division, the U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office, the National Archives and Records Administration (Modern Military Records - NWCTM), the U.S. Naval History & Heritage Command, and the U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency.
In summary, for health records related to non-federalized National Guard service, the state National Guard or the state's Adjutant General’s office is the most direct and reliable source. Federal repositories like the NPRC serve primarily for those who served on active federal duty. Always remember to verify the accuracy of your records and contact the appropriate institutions for any assistance needed.
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