When an individual is separated from military service his her field personnel file which contains all military and health records is forwarded for storage to the national personnel records center. Submit a military records request for documents like your dd214 awards decorations performance reports orders qualifications and security clearance learn about the ways to get your own military service records or request someone elses. The best way to receive a copy of your dd 214 is get an ebenefits account go to wwwebenefitsvagov and register once you have a premium account click on the manage benefits tab and go to the military personnel file dpris link to request a copy of the dd 214. Request military service records recent military service and medical records are not onlinehowever most veterans and their next of kin can obtain free copies of their dd form 214 report of separation and the following military service records any of the ways listed below