THE WATCH

Dispatches from myvets.us — honoring the service, preserving the record.

2026-08-13

The Public Record: Where to Start

Three legitimate starting points for service records and unit history — VA.gov, the National Archives, and the branch history offices — with one caveat each.

2026-08-13

Standing the Watch

What myvets.us is, what this blog adds, and why the record is worth keeping.

2026-08-13

Why Service Records Are Worth Preserving

A DD-214 is a historical document, not just paperwork. Paper fades, copies get lost, and redundancy is how a record survives.