Locating Military Personnel - Be Your Own Detective
Search either by accessing free public records online (when available) or by
requesting a copy from the agency holding it, usually for a small fee. Consult
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Locating someone who is presently serving or was once connected to the military
can present entirely different search problems and possibilities from other
types of locates because the several service branches function independently of
each other within the Department of Defense.
To locate a member who is retired or an individual who is on active duty, first
determine which service branch will most likely have the information you need.
Each branch has a locator service that will either forward a letter for you or
provide you with the member's current assignment station, possibly even a work
phone number, home address, and home phone number. To forward a letter, address
it and enclose it in another envelope addressed to the base locator. Provide the
following information regarding the individual you wish to locate:
This dedicated organization will help you locate an active member of the U.S.
Armed Forces for emergency purposes through Red Cross offices located at each
military installation.
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