Ask the Web Sergeant

Killed in Action

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 02:08:35 GMT

I heard a friend of mine was killed recently in a military operation. Where is a list of those killed in action so I can confirm this?

Information about those killed in action is available at http://www.defendamerica.mil/fallen.html You can also get the latest casualty reports from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom at...

Unidentified Flying Objects

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:21:03 GMT

What information is available about UFOs?

If you are looking for admission by the Department of Defense confirming the existence of unidentified flying objects, you won't find it. But to answer your question, you can find information about DoD's participation in investigating UFOs at http://www.defenselink.mil/faq/pis/16.html Good...

Surplus Auctions

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:15:21 GMT

Where can I get information about military surplus auctions?

Please contact the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service at 1-888-352-9333. You can also visit their website at http://www.drms.dla.mil/ Hope you find what you are looking...

Military Records

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:55:31 GMT

How can I obtain military records?

Former active-duty Air Force personnel who retired or separated on or after Oct. 1, 2004, can request copies of personnel records by writing to AFPC/DPFFCMP, 550 C St. W., Suite 19, Randolph AFB, TX 78150 or faxing (210) 565-4021 or DSN 665-4021. People requesting their own records need to send a signed note that includes their name, Social Security number, contact information and specific record requested....

Rank Comparison

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 01:49:11 GMT

I am looking for a chart or comparison between military rank and civilian (civil service) rank. Do you know of any such regulation or AFI that might give some guidance on the subject?

The comparison can be found in DOD Instruction 1000.1, Attachment 1. This publication, which covers Identity Cards Required by the Geneva Conventions, can be found at

Support the Military

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:28:16 GMT

How can I support the Military?

There are so many organizations that are dedicated to supporting the military. I recommend starting at AmericaSupportsYou.mil. The Department of Defense gleans organizations before adding them to this site, which gives you a good feeling that the organization is legitimate and not a scam. You can also check out the Support the Military category under...

Ask the Web Sergeant

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:59:53 GMT

Introducing: Ask the Web Sergeant

Ask the Web Sergeant is a feature of MilitaryWebs.com. You have questions, the Web Sergeant has the answers (ten-hut!). Wonder where on the web something related to the military is? Ask the Web Sergeant. Want your grandfather's service record? Ask the Web Sergeant (no, we don't have the records but we know where you can get them). Need a million dollars? Ask someone else. For most things, the Web Sergeant is all you...