The Veteran Thread

Legendryder · 12-17-2011, 08:25 AM

I can tell you this, you will just have to wait for the records. Unless your son has a copy of them, there is really nothing else you can do. Trust me when I say this, the government will take their own time and you will get the records when you get them. Wish I had better news.

Vlasta · 12-17-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Legendryder

I can tell you this, you will just have to wait for the records. Unless your son has a copy of them, there is really nothing else you can do. Trust me when I say this, the government will take their own time and you will get the records when you get them. Wish I had better news.

Thanks Legend ,well that's what I though , they will take they time . One of my houses in SC burned to the grown in 2002 and we lost a lot of paperwork . He doesn't have it .

hugs and kisses

MysticOceansFL · 12-17-2011, 12:44 PM

I'm a vet from the US Army communication Intelligency!

Vlasta · 12-17-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticOceansFL

I'm a vet from the US Army communication Intelligency!

thank you so much for your reply , I would like to now if there be a problem if I PM you for more info ? please let me know . I am so scare if by January 9 th we will not have a paperwork and hearing will be postponed again .

My son was is shock and so was I initially. Actually last night we got into since he was hoping by the hearing things will resolved . Which didn't happened and his state of mind right now it's why I am being treated as a criminal and loosing time with my family and my children .

Please , if you have any info that could help , let me know . I would be grateful .

thanks again

Vlasta

I'mOneToo · 12-17-2011, 09:50 PM

About 10 years ago it took approximately 6 weeks to obtain a full history. That was also back in the day when requests were filed on paper.

Last summer, via electronic request form for DD214 only, it was received in less than 10 days.

It's uncertain from your post whether you are requesting the entire military history or status of discharge upon separation (DD214).

Here is the link that explains in detail what type of records are available and how to go about obtaining them:

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/mil...rvice-records/

Look around that site for other military links that may be of help to you. Read, especially, the paragraph pertaining to ""Emergency" Requests and Deadlines"

There are agencies that will charge fee to do what is available for free using the government's secure website (listed in the above link). Don't get scammed by any site offering to do it for you for a price.

Good luck and hope your son is reunited with all of you soon.

Vlasta · 12-18-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by I'mOneToo

About 10 years ago it took approximately 6 weeks to obtain a full history. That was also back in the day when requests were filed on paper.

Last summer, via electronic request form for DD214 only, it was received in less than 10 days.

It's uncertain from your post whether you are requesting the entire military history or status of discharge upon separation (DD214).

Here is the link that explains in detail what type of records are available and how to go about obtaining them:

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/mil...rvice-records/

Look around that site for other military links that may be of help to you. Read, especially, the paragraph pertaining to ""Emergency" Requests and Deadlines"

There are agencies that will charge fee to do what is available for free using the government's secure website (listed in the above link). Don't get scammed by any site offering to do it for you for a price.

Good luck and hope your son is reunited with all of you soon.

I am sorry for not being clear , what I understand they want DD214. Thanks so much for the link and advice.

Vlasta

I'mOneToo · 12-19-2011, 12:07 AM

It's not you who is unclear it's usually me who is often unable to read clearly.

I filled out the form for the request of DD214, printed it out, and had to sign and fax it to the number indicated on the electronic form. They will not process it without a signature so your longest delay may be in getting his attorney to be able to see him to sign it. After it was faxed it was postmarked 6 days later and it was not an emergency request.

Just to be on the safe side I would indicate your son's request is an emergency (because it is). Also I would make a similar separate emergency request for the complete history. It will save time if the prosecutor decides they want more than a DD214. Your attorney is the best to advise you on this. Again, good luck to all of you.

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12-17-2011, 08:25 AM	#1
Legendryder Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queen City, MO Posts: 420 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14 Thanked 969 Times in 261 Posts Rep Power: 7270131	I can tell you this, you will just have to wait for the records. Unless your son has a copy of them, there is really nothing else you can do. Trust me when I say this, the government will take their own time and you will get the records when you get them. Wish I had better news.

12-17-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
I'mOneToo Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: left of right Relationship Status: right of left Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ]centered[ Posts: 321 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 587 Thanked 514 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 2132875	About 10 years ago it took approximately 6 weeks to obtain a full history. That was also back in the day when requests were filed on paper. Last summer, via electronic request form for DD214 only, it was received in less than 10 days. It's uncertain from your post whether you are requesting the entire military history or status of discharge upon separation (DD214). Here is the link that explains in detail what type of records are available and how to go about obtaining them: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/mil...rvice-records/ Look around that site for other military links that may be of help to you. Read, especially, the paragraph pertaining to ""Emergency" Requests and Deadlines" There are agencies that will charge fee to do what is available for free using the government's secure website (listed in the above link). Don't get scammed by any site offering to do it for you for a price. Good luck and hope your son is reunited with all of you soon.

12-19-2011, 12:07 AM	#7
I'mOneToo Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: left of right Relationship Status: right of left Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ]centered[ Posts: 321 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 587 Thanked 514 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 2132875	It's not you who is unclear it's usually me who is often unable to read clearly. I filled out the form for the request of DD214, printed it out, and had to sign and fax it to the number indicated on the electronic form. They will not process it without a signature so your longest delay may be in getting his attorney to be able to see him to sign it. After it was faxed it was postmarked 6 days later and it was not an emergency request. Just to be on the safe side I would indicate your son's request is an emergency (because it is). Also I would make a similar separate emergency request for the complete history. It will save time if the prosecutor decides they want more than a DD214. Your attorney is the best to advise you on this. Again, good luck to all of you.