How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military ServiceSubmitted by: Pat Householder on 7/16/2009---------------------------------------------------------Several times recently I've been asked about this, so here it is again.Most veterans and their next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records several ways:Click on the link for this free service...http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/dd-214.html