Military Records Not Being Destroyed

The National Archives and Records Administration is not destroying any military records, according to the American Forces Press Service. NARA is trying to counter an Internet rumor that advised veterans to apply for their Official Military Personnel Files to save them from destruction.

The records are stored at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. Officials there said that there has been an uptick in the number of veterans requesting their records. This takes time away from other legitimate requests – such as veterans requesting separation documents or medical records. Bottom line: If you receive this sort of e-mail, ignore it. Your military records are safe.