Obtaining Military Records

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) provides copies of documents from military personnel records to authorized requesters. Their new web-based application will provide better service on these requests by eliminating their mail room processing time.

DD 214 Now Online for Veterans

Veterans can now obtain their DD214 Online via the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes.

VA Healthcare Applications Online

Veterans can now apply for health care online with the VA. The system allows veterans quick and secure access to apply for health care. To apply for health care, veterans can fill out and submit an Internet-based 10-10 EZ application.

Discharged for Fitness/Weight Loss Failure?

If you have been discharged from military service for weight loss failure or fitness failure, and the government is still recouping your enlistment or re-enlistment bonus, the government’s continuing recoupment of your bonus may violate your rights.

Homes for Heroes Act

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) on June 7, 2006 introduced the Homes for Heroes Act, which would greatly expand access to long-term, affordable housing for veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that one in every three homeless adult males is a veteran. Illinois is one of seven states with more than 10,000 homeless veterans.