How can you find out where someone is stationed?

Find Active Duty Military Personnel. The quickest way to find someone in the military is to visit the official Servicemembers Civil Relief Act website. The form can be used to request a certificate that verifies active duty status on a specified date.

How do I find military family members records?

If you’re the next of kin of a Veteran who has passed away

Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
Write a letter to the NPRC.
Visit the NPRC in person.
Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
Hire an independent researcher.

Where can I find a military locator number?

Each locator has its own requirements. The U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard no longer provide military locator services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may be able to put you in touch with a veteran. The VA will forward your written message to the vet if they have his or her current address on file.

Do you know when your son or daughter is deployed?

For safety reasons, you will not always know exactly when and where your son or daughter will be deployed. Deployment dates are not advertised, and unit locations may be classified for sensitive missions.

Is there a way to find out if someone is in the military?

It’s not easy to find military members or get their contact information. There’s no database to search. And privacy laws and military rules don’t allow the services to share this information.

What is your home of record in the military?

Home of Record. Your home of record is the state recorded by the military as your home when you were enlisted, appointed, commissioned, inducted, or ordered in a tour of active duty. This is often the state you should continue to use as your tax home as you move from state to state (or overseas) on military orders.