The “official” photograph of an individual is not considered to be permanent federal records by the respective military services and is not retained in a separate collection by the service
. If the photograph you are seeking still exists, it will most likely be found in the individual's Official Military Personnel File.
Where can I get a copy of my Army basic training photo?
- 1 Go. Go to the website of the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. …
- 2 Click My Installation. Click “My Installation” on the top right-hand side of the menu at the top of the page.
- 3 Click on the state. …
- 4 Click the post. …
- 5 Click Contact Us. …
- 6 Call the number. …
- 7 Order your photographs.
Can you get old military photos?
You can order older military personnel records online or with a downloadable form
. You may have to pay a fee for copies of archival Official Military Personnel Files, including those of veterans discharged more than 62 years ago.
Where can I find WWII soldier photos?
High-resolution digital scans of your veteran's complete WWII Navy official military personnel file
will allow you to view the records and images in their military service records as if you were handling them in person at the National Archives yourself.
How do I get a copy of my military photo?
- Request Records Online with eVetRecs.
- Mail a letter or Standard Form (SF) 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records to: National Personnel Records Center. 1 Archives Drive. St. Louis, MO 63138.
- Fax a letter or Standard Form 180 to: 314-801-9195.
Are military photos public domain?
Department of Defense photographs and imagery, unless otherwise noted, are in the public domain
. They are available for use, subject to specific guidelines.
How long are military records kept?
In general, an individual's military records are maintained by each branch of the military for around
5-10 years
after the service member separates, after which records are sent to the National Archives where they are permanently maintained. You can request copies of records directly from the National Archives.
How do I find lost military records?
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). …
- Write a letter to the NPRC. …
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
- Hire an independent researcher.
Photographic Reproductions
This service can be obtained, however,
through the Naval Historical Foundation (888-880-0102)
. For information on access to the NHHC photo archives, email us at
[email protected]
or call 202.433. 2765.
Where can I find da photos?
Where do I go to view and accept my DA photo? Log into AKO (Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher) or
https://dapmis.hrc.army.mil/ImageAcceptProlog.action
to view or accept your photo.
Are WWII photos worth anything?
Autographed photos of General Eisenhower, General Patton and General MacArthur. Signed pictures of these famed generals dating to World War II
can be worth thousands of dollars apiece
. Autographed Patton photos can bring as much as $10,000.
Are WWII Photos public domain?
The selected photographs are in the public domain
and have no Use Restrictions.
How do I find out where my grandfather served in WW2?
Information on the campaigns and history of a military unit would be provided in the records of each unit.
The service branch that your grandfather served in during WWII will determine where you may locate the specific unit records
. We suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
Are WW2 service records available?
Unfortunately,
all official ‘Service Records' for WW2 personnel are still restricted and only held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
as they are still protected under the UK Data Protection Act and the MOD's own Policies.
Are military records public?
Access to Records, Information for the General Public:
Without the consent of the veteran or next-of-kin, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) can only release limited information from the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the general public.
Are old photos copyright free?
Copyright is finite – meaning
all published photographs eventually expire and the protected work will enter the public domain
. When a work enters the public domain, it'll be free to use by anyone and everyone without legal repercussions.
Are all .gov sites public domain?
U.S. government works are in the public domain
(i.e., not protected by the U.S. Copyright Act). You can freely use them (in a copyright sense) without obtaining permission or paying a copyright fee. You can even edit, adapt and republish these government works without permission.
Where are military records kept?
If you've been discharged from military service, your personnel files are stored here at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
. We are the official repository for records of military personnel who have been discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.
Where can I find old military orders?
The National Archives Records Administration's National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, MO
, is the repository for U.S. Army military records stored in paper copy/microfiche format.
How many years do you have to serve to be a veteran?
Time of Service
To be considered a veteran, any military personnel must be on active-duty service for
at least 180 days
. The only exception is if the member sustained a service-related injury and was discharged under honorable conditions.
