Links to additional information
National Archives:  Start Your Military Service Record Request (DD Form
214 & SF-180)

Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as
a valuable tool in genealogical research. 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.

Veterans Information out of Washington 12-30-11

MyVFW.org

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs