Research a Veteran.
Two programs to help you learn the military research strategy which saves you time, money, and frustration!
These programs were recorded onĀ November 1, 2025.
Program 1: Research a Veteran
Exploring the Basics of Military Research
All the records DID NOT burn. Answers can be found and stories written no matter what anyone tells you. There is a strategy to correctly research 20th century military service, regardless of branch. In this session you will learn:Ā
- Where to begin your research at home.
- What questions to ask.
- The first part of the research strategy to learn any veteran's story from any 20th century war and and military branch.
- What records you need to establish the foundation and where to locate them.
- How to create a timeline of service.
- How to begin writing the story.
- Program workbook.
Program 2: Exploring the Greatest Generation
Adding Context to the Veteran's Story
Contextual records are everywhere, not just the National Archives!Ā Once you have established what units your service member was in and where they served, it is time to explore unit-level records.Ā In this program youā€™ll explore:
- The second part of the research strategy to piece together your veteran's story.
- How to add to your timeline of service and expand the narrative.
- Explore various histories, journals, photos, and maps for all the military branches.
- You will learn about the most valuable foundational records to put your service member into context and write a richer story everyone will want to read.
- Program workbook.
These records help you write the narrative to your stories. They will also help you understand why your veteran was who they were after service, and probably bring up more questions for you to consider.
Access to these programs is six months.
