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Where History Meets the Present. Welcome to the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base. Home of the B-52's. For museum questions click here to email the Curator.
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Some links may require a .mil server... FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS � AIR FORCE How do I find my buddies from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc? The U.S.
Air Force Historical Research Agency has a web site with a page devoted to
tips on locating military personnel. The site presents many options so be sure
to scroll down to find the best one for your circumstance. How can I obtain information on Air Force Aircraft,
Units, Space, Special Topics, and Weapons? The Air Force maintains a comprehensive collection of fact
sheets on these subjects. Visit the Air Force Link Fact
Sheets page to find out more. For more specific information on sites visit
the Air Force Link Sites page. How can I obtain historical and heraldry information
on the USAF? Questions can be sent to one of the following agencies:
����������� United States Air Force Historical
Research Agency ( This office is the repository for heraldry information) For the Department of Defense and other Military
Departments, historical files are stored in repositories under the jurisdiction
of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Information from
records maintained by NARA is available to the public. For a nominal fee, NARA
will reproduce documents of interest. Their address is: National Archives and Records
Service How can I obtain copies of my military records? Individual military departments, including the Air Force do
not maintain files or records pertaining to individuals no longer on active
duty. When an individual is separated from military service (because of
retirement, discharge from active duty, or death), his/her Field Personnel File
(containing all military and health records) is forwarded for storage to the National
Personnel Records Center (Military). The Records Center is under the
jurisdiction of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) of the
United States Government. An individual's complete service record is available to the
former service member or, if deceased, to his/her next of kin (parents, spouse,
or children). Limited information (such as dates of service, awards, and
training) is available to anyone. Not available to the general public is
information which would invade an individual's privacy; for example, medical
records, Social Security number, or present address. If requesting the records of a relative, a requester should
mention the relationship to the former member (brother, uncle, or other). There
is no charge for this service to former service members or their next of kin.
For others, a nominal fee is charged for research and reproduction costs. Files
at the Records Center are maintained as historical records only and are not
updated to reflect current data on the former service member. The address for
the National Personnel Records Center is: National
Personnel Records Center For individuals compiling family histories, NARA provides
assistance to those interested in genealogy. NARA normally charges a nominal
fee for research and reproduction costs. Their address is: National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA) How can I obtain
Air Force photos? Photos are available on Air
Force Link Photos in digital format. Air Force Photography, pre 1941/1954 to 1981 National
Archives and Records Administration Still Picture Branch (NNSP) Air Force Photography, World War II to 1953 National Air and
Space Museum Archives Division (MRC 322) General Military Aviation Photography Library
of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Defense Visual
Information Center Where
can I obtain military memorabilia such as patches, uniform items, mugs, etc ? The Air Force can't provide official uniform items, but
several private companies exist to meet your needs. The following list does not
constitute endorsement. 8th Air Force Museum
Association FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS � ARMY (Sine the USAF was born in the ARMY here is a listing of agencies that
can assist in answering some Frequently Asked Questions)
Military History Institute Center for Army Lesson Learned Combat Studies Institute Historical Services World War One: http://www.worldwar1.com/index.html World War Two: http://ww2.vet.org/ http://www.worldwar2.com How can I find out about a specific unit insignia? Write to: Director, The Institute of Heraldry, 9325 Gunston Rd., Bldg. 1466, Rm. S-112, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579 A website link for the Institute of Heraldry is: How may I obtain historical operational information about a particular Army unit? The National Archives has historical operational information on Army units. For military information preceding the year 1941, please contact the National Archives One at (202) 501-5390. For military information from 1942 and later, please contact the National Archives Two at (301) 713-7250. I'm doing research on units participating in various conflicts in the
Army's history. Where can I get more information on military history? There is a wealth of information on military subjects at your library, or you might want to check the Center of Military History ������ RECORDS Where can I
get copies of my records? Military Records Facility How do I order my microfiche? How may I obtain a copy of my military medical record? How can I locate a former soldier or buddy from an old unit? To pursue locating a former Army soldier: - Write a letter to the soldier. Place this letter in a sealed and stamped envelope, including your full name and return address. - Write a letter addressed to the National Personnel Records Center requesting their assistance with your search. Be sure to include the service member's name, serial number and/or social security number, and date of birth if available. - Place your envelope addressed to the service member AND the letter to the National Personnel Records Center in ONE envelope. Address this envelope to: National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5200. Please note current addresses for discharged service members are not maintained at the records center - this center only has the service member's last officially recorded address. Letters to service members the record center can not identify or who are known to be deceased will be returned to you. For POW/MIA issues, go to: ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH U.S. Army Research Institute Combat Studies Institute I not sure if I'm eligible for some
awards for my time in the military. Where can I find out information about
awards? Many deployments and
contingencies often result in awards being approved. For a comprehensive look
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