Holds historical Military Personnel Records of nearly 100 million veterans.  The vast majority of these records are paper-based and not available online.   Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as a valuable tool in genealogical research. Provides free copies of a veteran's DD Form 214 as well as copies of other key documents and extracts of vital information from a veteran's file.  This extract contains copies of all essential documents to certify entitlement to most rights and benefits associated with military service, to identify key events in a military career, and to identify significant events in health care.   Personal data pertaining to third parties is redacted from the file, pursuant to Privacy Act provisions.  If, after receiving an extract of a file, a requester submits a follow-up request for additional information or documents, will automatically send copies of all the other documents in the file.   Responds to requests for separation documents within 10 days about 92% of the time.  Older records which require extensive search efforts may take 6 months or more to complete.