Table of Contents
- 1 How do I track down a soldier?
- 2 Can you look up a soldier?
- 3 How can I find out if someone was in the military for free?
- 4 How can I find a soldier I served with?
- 5 Can I use a locator to find a military member?
- 6 How do I find an active duty soldier in the Army?
- 7 How do I find someone in the Air Force?
How do I track down a soldier?
How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans
- By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
- Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
- Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.
Can you look up a soldier?
If the person you’re trying to find is currently on active duty, and you know their rank, name, and where they are stationed, finding them is pretty easy. Every military base has a “base locator.” You can usually locate the military member you’re looking for with a simple phone call.
How can I find my friend in the military?
A better way to locate your old friends is to search for a Facebook group for your old duty station. There are Facebook groups for current and former military bases, units and ships, as well as groups related to serving at those commands.
How can I find out if someone was in the military for free?
You may also contact the NPRC directly through a toll free phone number: 1-866-272-6272. The National Personnel Records Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, CST. The national archives are closed on weekends and Federal holidays. In order to contact the NPRC for more information, please call 314-801-0800.
How can I find a soldier I served with?
Veterans Directories and Locators from other Organizations
- Interactive Vietnam War Memorial.
- Selected Veterans Service Organizations.
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations.
- VetFriends.com (fee required for locator services)
- Military.com.
- Military Connections.
How do I find my military email?
If you don’t have a CAC, contact your Personnel office or the nearest military ID card facility, which you can find by visiting the ID Card Office Locator. A: To view your Primary Personnel Email Address, go to the My Profile page. You’ll find your email address on your work tab, such as CIV, CTR, or MIL.
Can I use a locator to find a military member?
You may need to provide the military member’s Social Security number for the locator to help you. If they find the member, they’ll forward your request to them. Each locator has its own requirements. The U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard no longer provide military locator services.
How do I find an active duty soldier in the Army?
The Army locator has been suspended. Please use the service member request form listed above. The Air Force Worldwide Locator can locate active duty personnel, as well as retirees, reservists, and guardsmen. In most cases, parents, spouses, and government officials may call 210/565-2478.
How do I find a friend or family member in military?
Three service branches provide military personnel locator services: 1 U.S. Marine Corps – Scroll down to “Miscellaneous” and select “Personal Locator.” 2 U.S. Navy – Scroll down to “How do I find a friend or family member in the Navy?” 3 U.S. Air Force
How do I find someone in the Air Force?
How to Find Someone in the Air Force The Air Force Worldwide Locator can locate active duty personnel, as well as retirees, reservists, and guardsmen. In most cases, parents, spouses, and government officials may call 210/565-2478. Letters requesting locator service should be mailed to: