Podcasts about military records

Do you have family medals or are you interested in collecting them? Andrew Mann and Graham Grist from the Orders and Medals Research Society explain about British military medals, who was entitled to receive them (including some surprising recipients), where to find out about medals and the pitfalls to beware. Also included is a a resources sheet available via Substack    

NARA, or to give it its full name "National Archives and Records Adminstration", is the primary source for federal records in the USA. Claire Kluskens explains how genealogists and family historians can make the best use of these records, where they are located and how to access them. Including what they do host (military records, 19th and 20th century censuses, immigration, naturalisation, land records and more) and what they don't (birth, marriage and death records) and some other sources including the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. With some staggering statistics about the numbers of records held and details of the free annual Genealogy Fairs. There is an interview transcript on Journeys into Genealogy on Substack together with a resources sheet.   

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth announced the best military recruiting month in over a decade, after Pres. Trump instilled confidence in the direction of the US. The latest on the kickoff of the Thursday Bob Rose Show 2-6-25

Continuing his three-episode coverage of the preparations for and execution of the invasion of Normandy, in this episode Steve Clay talks about the tactical and operational environments, the order of battle for the invasion, and the plans, including a series of assumptions made - most of which proved inaccurate. Steve will conclude this three-episode coverage in the next episode when he talks about what actually happens on D-Day 1944, with respect to the roles of the 1st Infantry Division and 16th Infantry Regiment. Steve prepared a PowerPoint Presentation to go with the episode and you can find the download here, at the bottom of the Podcast notes, right above the embedded podcast episodes: http://www.motheroftanks.com/podcast/ Links No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II Blood and Sacrifice: The History of the 16th Infantry Regiment from the Civil War through the Gulf War Seven Months to D-Day: An American Regiment in Dorset Lineage and Honors Information: 16th Infantry Regiment A Historical Examination of Military Records of US Army Suicide, 1819-2017 Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)

If you have ancestors who served in WWII, you might have found yourself at a loss due to a fire in the 1970's that destroyed 80% of records.  But with creativity you may be able to discover more information than you thought possible.  In this weeks episode we share a story that started with a photograph and ended with gathering enough information to file a Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records). Listen for tips that may help you in finding your military ancestors.    Do you have your own family mysteries to discover and need some help?   The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.   Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.   May your week be full of discoveries.  

This is part one of three episodes contributed to the D-Day part of the 1944 series by retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Steve Clay, who recently retired from the Staff Ride Team at the Army University Press Combat Studies Institute. Steve contributed last year in the 1943 series and has multiple contributions for 1944 starting with this episode on the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division following the Sicily Campaign when the Division moved to the UK and began training for the invasion of France. Steve prepared a PowerPoint Presentation to go with the episode and you can find the download here, at the bottom of the Podcast notes, right above the embedded podcast episodes: http://www.motheroftanks.com/podcast/ Links No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II Blood and Sacrifice: The History of the 16th Infantry Regiment from the Civil War through the Gulf War Seven Months to D-Day: An American Regiment in Dorset Lineage and Honors Information: 16th Infantry Regiment A Historical Examination of Military Records of US Army Suicide, 1819-2017 Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)

This week we're going back to 1970 with a patron-requested episode on The Holdovers! Join us as we learn about The Newlywed Game, helicopters, Librium, race and class in the Vietnam War, the surprisingly heated controversies over men with long hair, and more! Sources: IMDB trivia page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/goofs/ US Centennial Flight Commission, History of Private Helicopters: https://www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Rotary/Private_heli/HE15.htm Civil and Commercial Helicopter Use: https://www.century-of-flight.net/civil-and-commercial-helicopter-use/ Leigh H. Edwards, "Reality TV and the American Family," The Tube Has Spoken: Reality TV and History (2010), 123-44. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt2jcnkz.12  "Fear of a Black Movement: Public Enemy's Chuck D Fights the Power Thirty Years Strong: A Dialogue with Alicia Virani," in Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape (2022): 162. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv2ks6vsj.10 Bryan Hardin Thrift, "Turning Off Turn-On: Helms as a TV Executive in the 1960s," Conservative Bias: How Jesse Helps Pioneered the Rise of Right-Wing Media and Realigned the Republican Party (University Press of Florida, 2014), 137-63. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvx1htq1.10  https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/shows/newlywed-game-the  Ingrid Waldron, "Increased Prescribing of Valium, Librium, and Other Drugs--An Example of the Influence of Economic and Social Factors on the Practice of Medicine," International Journal of Health Services 7, no.1 (1977): 37-62. https://www.jstor.org/stable/45129975  "Tranquilizer Librium Best for Alcoholics," The Science News-Letter 87, no. 19 (1965): 303. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3948684  HOFFER, A. “Lack of potentiation by chlordiazepoxide (Librium) of depression or excitation due to alcohol.” Canadian Medical Association journal vol. 87,17 (1962): 920-1. "Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Minorities in the Vietnam War: A Resource Guide," Library of Congress, https://guides.loc.gov/racial-ethnic-and-religious-minorities-in-the-vietnam-war   "Vietnam War U.S. Military Fatal Casualty Statistics," Military Records, National Archives, https://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/casualty-statistics  James Burk and Evelyn Espinoza, "Race Relations Within the US Military," Annual Review of Sociology 38 (2012): 401-22. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23254602  Arnold Barnett, Timothy Stanley, and Michael Shore, "America's Vietnam Casualties: Victims of a Class War?" Operations Research 40, no.5 (1992): 856-66. https://www.jstor.org/stable/171812  Seija Rankin, "Making of the Holdovers: Depressing S*** Can Still Feel Cozy," Hollywood Reporter, available at https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/making-of-the-holdovers-paul-giamatti-1235788162/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holdovers Andrew Robert Herrick, "A Hairy Predicament: The Problem with Long Hair in the 1960s and 1970s." Masters Thesis, 2006, available at https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1875&context=etd

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024Today, we'll get some Supreme Court decisions starting this morning at 10 AM ET; Jack Smith files his response to Trump's ridiculous evidence tampering claims in the Mar a Lago case; Julian Assange reaches a plea deal with the US for his 2011 espionage; a conservative backed group is compiling a list of civil servants who are traitors to Trump; the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has an active investigation involving state Rep. Carolina Amesty and her family's nonprofit school; Israel's high court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men; rattling Netanyahu's government; former North Dakota lawmaker to plead guilty to traveling to pay for sex with minor (we call that rape), 16 nobel economists warn of a trump inflation, and president biden will pardon veterans convicted under a military law banning gay sex; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Tickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Biden expected to pardon veterans convicted under military law banning gay sex, officials say (CNN)Scoop: 16 Nobel economists see a Trump inflation bomb (Axios)FDLE confirms investigation involving Orlando-area Rep. Amesty (Orlando Sentinel)Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with Biden administration that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in US (CNN)Former North Dakota lawmaker to plead guilty to traveling to pay for sex with minor (AP News)Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans (AP News)Israel's military must enlist the ultra-Orthodox. What will that mean for Netanyahu and the war? (AP News) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsFact Sheet: The Biden-Harris Administration Urges Congress to Lower Drug Costs for Americans with Commercial Insurance (HHS.gov) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Military awards are more than symbols; they carry the weight of history and personal sacrifice. But over time, they can get lost, stolen, or wear out. Here's how to get replacements.

Beth Reuschel is a professional military records researcher who helps families discover their legacies of service. She conducts research for people and also coaches them to do their own detective work. Through her expertise and guidance, dozens of people have tracked down service records of veteran parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, as well as brothers and sisters. Beth joins The Scuttlebutt to give us “Military Records Research 101” briefing. She'll offer tips and tricks to guide family history seekers through their own research journeys. If you've ever been curious about your veteran ancestors or family members, you'll want to join us to talk with Beth and ask questions about how to start or get past the obstacles in your way. Beth's own path to archives began with a search for her grandfather, Jack Perz, who died before Beth was born. An airman in Europe, Jack spoke little of the war. He even threw away his uniform in 1945. It was a black hole in her family history. By asking questions and digging into archives, she discovered a picture of his crew, his original Certificate of Discharge (DD-214), his ribbon bar, even his Individual Flight Record. She eventually traced him a B-24 tailgun position in the 766th squadron, the 461st Bomb Group, 15th Army Air Force in Italy. Researching his unit both online and at the National Archives II, she was able to compile a complete list of every single combat mission he flew—all 36 of them– including the target, mission number, accuracy rating, and, for some, the number of the aircraft the crew flew that day. With a little more work, Beth then discovered the Holy Grail for any military researcher: the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The OMPF is the official administrative records of a service member's military career. It tracks where they trained, what they qualified to do, where they went, how they performed, what trouble they got into, and most other highlights and lowlights along the way. She requested Jack Perz's OMPF through the National Archives website. She was prepared to be disappointed. Up to 80% of all Army OMPFs were destroyed in the NPRC 1973 fire. It turned out, Beth's grandfather's records were scorched, to be sure, but not totally destroyed. She received 60 pages of his file. And the stories she learned about her grandfather's service provided her relatives, including her grandmother, a source of pride and love for a long lost family member. This first experience taught Beth her biggest lesson in military records research: Don't give up. There will be obstacles and seeming dead-ends. They can seem insurmountable. But the paths to discovery are many, and there's almost always a workaround. Even brick walls can be climbed. Join us to share your questions and our research story! And learn more about Beth's work at reuschelresearch.com. Thank you to Tobacco Free Adagio Health and UPMC for Life for sponsoring this event! #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

We kick off Season 4 of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen covering military research at the National Archives, St. Louis with Lori Berdak Miller of Redbird Research. What if your ancestor's military personnel records were lost in the 1973  Fire?  Lori gives hints on reconstructing these lost records.Her passion as a document retriever and military researcher shines through as she shares her finds within these military archival records. Contact Lori at Redbird ResearchBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

In the unfolding narrative of the Biden administration, there has been a noted decrease in the number of people eager to join the U.S. armed forces. The core reason seems to be a growing perception of the military as a political proxy rather than a neutral defender of our nation. Indeed, the usual enthusiasm for potentially serving on foreign soils appears reduced. In response to this, the Department of Defense (DoD) is acting swiftly to rectify a mistake that seems to have exacerbated this decline in recruitment, marking a significant development in its COVID-19 vaccination policy. Recently, the DoD decided to rethink its previous insistence on compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations among personnel. Over the past days, numerous letters have been sent to previously dismissed service members, who left their posts due to their reluctance to comply with the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination protocol. The contents of these letters suggest a viable path for these ex-service members via the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to alter their personal records. The aforementioned letter, bearing the signature of Brigadier General Hope C. Rampy, U.S. Army Director of the Military Personnel Management Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, underlines a significant policy shift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Angela Holder, a resident of Houston, Texas and a descendant of a Buffalo Soldier, about the U.S. Army's Board for Correction of Military Records recently making amends for the the court martial convictions of 110 Buffalo Soldiers. Interview by Chris B. Bennett. 

This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by KB Barcomb. The two discuss military records, military history, and how WWI and WII can aid in the lens of discovering family history.ABOUT KB BARCOMB-  KB Barcomb specializes in conducting WWI and WWII research through the lens of family history. A retired Army officer, she focuses on the context of military records so as to more accurately analyze their content.  -  Her sub-specialties include African American personnel; WWII Army Air Forces (aka Air Corps) personnel; and Army personnel of both conflicts.  She is a member of the Society for Military History and the Association of Professional Genealogists.- She has taught an Advanced World War Records & Research Course for the Applied Genealogy Institute and co-taught with Gena Philibert-Ortega a course on Advanced Family History Research: US Ancestors, 1917-1930 for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh.- She also facilitates a Military Records & Research SIG for Kinseekers Genealogical Society the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 ET. Non-members are welcome. https://kinseekers.org The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world. **Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.

Journalist Megan Greenwell joins Tim to talk about her comprehensive reporting for Wired Magazine on the 1973 St. Louis Military Records Fire where in two days, the nation lost the only roughly 18 million records of U.S. military personnel from the first half of the 20th Century. Back when paper was the primary way we kept records, the archives contained the data on millions of military personnel from U.S. military personnel going back to 1912.  Megan talks about the fire, the people still working to preserve those documents, restore them and extract information from them, and through it all, her personal connection to this story. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/St._Louis_Fire_auphonic.mp3 Not long after World War II, in 1951, the Department of Defense decided to create the National Personnel Records Center to store personnel records for the military. The DOD joined with the St. Louis Federal Records Center and the General Services Administration to build a facility to house those records in St. Louis. The military records represented those who served in the American military or in federal civil service, starting in 1912. The National Archives and Records Administration would oversee the data. The DOD had similar facilities for the Navy and other records in New York, and in Alexandria, Virginia, respectively.  Here's the thing. In one of those facilities, they installed sprinkler systems for fire suppression. In the other, they did not install sprinkler systems for fear that if the sprinkler system went off due to a malfunction or false alarm, records could be damaged or destroyed. In the new facility in St. Louis, the DOD decided to go with a design that excluded sprinkler systems, and heat and smoke detectors. Each floor of the facility featured large open spaces for records storage without firewalls or other measures to contain a fire. The St. Louis records storage facility sat on 70 acres, and had six floors. It was built of concrete, and sat under a roof that was supported by concrete columns. Walls were of aluminum and glass. The building was completed in 1956 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. When it opened, the building contained roughly 38 million military personnel records. Technology didn't change much over the next 17 years, at least in how the DOD stored personnel records. Paper. So, fast forward to 1973. Starting on July 12th, 1973, a fire would erupt at the building and last for four days. By 1973, the building housed over 52 million records. 52 million individual pieces of American history. And as mentioned, almost 18 million of those records were lost. And that's where our story begins. Megan Greenwell is a journalist who likes a challenge. So, she decided to dig into the story as any old-time journalist would. Lots of shoe leather. Links Megan Greenwell (Website) Megan Greenwell (Wired Page) The Night 17 Million Precious Military Records Went Up in Smoke, Wired The 1973 Fire, National Personnel Records Center, The National Archives If you have a question about your own or a family member's records or want to explore the process of requesting military records, this is the U.S. Veterans Administration starting point: Reconstruct Military Records Destroyed In NPRC Fire | Veterans Affairs (va.gov) About this Episode's Guest Megan Greenwell Megan Greenwell a freelance editor and writer with extensive experience in all areas of print and digital media. Currently freelancing, she divides her time between writing, editing, consulting, and teaching. She is particularly passionate about narrative features, exploring new revenue models for journalism, leading teams working across platforms, collaborations between text-based and visual storytellers, and diversifying newsrooms. She also writes features about public policy, sports, and other topics. She is considered a leader within the media industry on recruiting and hiring a dive...

In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG.The two discuss Catherine's work with genealogy as well as her specialty in forensic genealogy, and what it means to be in the field, as well as some of her work with military repatriation.  Catherine holds a pivotal role in the world of genealogy, and this is a fascinating look into her work!  ABOUT CATHERINE WIEST DESMARAIAS Board-certified since 2011, Catherine is a full-time professional genealogist specializing in researching Vermont and Irish ancestors, as well as forensic cases for attorneys and U.S. Army military repatriation cases. From 2014 – 2017 she served as the Vice-President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Catherine holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Vermont, and has taught at the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the Forensic Genealogy Institute. She can be reached through her website: www.stonehouseresearch.The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.

KMOX's Michael Calhoun talks with Associated Press Reporter Allen Breed on the 50th anniversary of Military records fire in Overland Missouri.

Got an Ancestor Who Served? Look to Military Records as a Source for Incredible Family Stories.

Got an Ancestor Who Served? Look to Military Records as a Source for Incredible Family Stories

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In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor at The Stanford University School of Medicine and a Fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom about the CDC's emails fretting about myocarditis in young males, and new studies admitting natural immunity is as effective if not more, than vaccination. More former GOP candidates were found out to have had their military records improperly leaked by a DCCC operative. The Air Force claims they were tricked into releasing the documents.  For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Terry McIntosh completed Airborne Parachute School in 1967 at age 17 and was assigned to Co. D, 17th Infantry Long Range Patrol in Germany. The LRRP unit was an elite airborne light infantry force capable of conducting Direct Action Operations. The "Lurps" operated on reconnaissance and combat patrols to obtain vital intelligence or perform highly dangerous covert missions into enemy held territory, and remained on high alert throughout the Cold War.McIntosh was skilled in automatic weapons, radio communications, and special operations.Due to heavy US casualties at the height of the Vietnam War, McIntosh re-enlisted for an additional year and volunteered for a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (ABN) in 1968. He served 6 months on A-Team 414 in the Mekong Delta 1969 as one of the youngest men in military history to wear the Green Beret and serve on a Special Forces A-Team. He commanded or participated in 22 combat missions to include Search & Destroy, Ambush, Airboat, and Aerial Assault Missions. He served with Col. Robert Rheault's espionage team at the time of the execution of a double agent (Thai Khac Chuyen) which sparked Daniel Ellsberg's compilation and eventual release of the Pentagon Papers. See also “Project Gamma.”  His tour of duty included a short term assignment to Nui Coto, a fortified Viet Cong stronghold in the 7 Mountains area at end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. McIntosh became ill and was medivac to 29th Evac hospital in Can Tho. He was diagnosed with "Fever of Unknown Origin" and returned to duty at A-414 upon recovery.Awards and decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Army Commendation Medal, VSM w/4 Bronze Service Stars, Civil Actions Medal, Expert Badge (Rifle), United States, Vietnamese, and German Parachute Wings, and other awards. McIntosh finished his military service with the 75th Rangers, and was Honorably Discharged in 1971. He attained the rank of Sergeant E-5.Unofficial Mark of Distinctive Service:McIntosh is one of the youngest men, if not the actual youngest, to ever wear the Green Beret into combat and serve on an A-Team. Military Records verify that he was assigned to Special Forces at age 18 and at the height of the Vietnam War because of his military skills. The median age of Special Forces soldiers was about 30 to 35 years old. The Group had suffered high causality rate Tet68, and temporarily dropped the age requirement to 18 in order to fill much needed positions. In spite of the age drop, SF only recruited those qualified in a critical Military Occupational Skill. The assignment demanded skill, determination, and ability in keeping with SF standards. McIntosh was accepted by his team members without question. They were all getting shot at regardless of age, and it was during a time when a soldier was judged by his actions more than anything else.McIntosh earned his Combat Infantryman Badge at age 19 during a Search & Destroy mission in the Mekong Delta. Lt. Col. Wesley Herrlein was OIC with air support, and ten enemy soldiers were killed in action. A citation of combat was submitted, and orders for the award were cut Feb 23, 1969. McIntosh was assigned assigned to Det. A-414 in Thanh Tri, a rifle shot from the Cambodian border. He spent 170 days on the A-Team. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thescuttlebuttpodcastAlso you can support us at our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheScuttlebuttPodcastSaving lives 1 episode at a timeAnother way to support us is by the following links linktr.ee/thescuttlebuttpodcast#Veterans #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #22aday #pilots #aviation #suicideawareness #22 #22veteransSupport the show

The ends don't always justify the means - the Story of an Airman who got Justice This is the story of an Airman who got justice. He started his journey at the Air Force Discharge Review Board and then took his case to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records where he got justice. Remember, never ever give up; there is always hope! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

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Indiana Rep. Jim Banks joins Tony Katz to discuss President Biden's comments on Russia and Amrageddon, and whether war with Russia is possible. Then, Banks announces that he and Rep. Larry Bucshon will demand that the Air Force explain how Republican congressional candidate Jennfier Ruth Green's military records - and questions fo a sexual assault - were leaked to Politico.

After a stint in the military, Stewart Rhodes accidentally shot himself in the eye, made his wife strip in nightclubs to pay for his education and, according to her, was violent even to his children, trying to choke his 12 year old daughter.Elmer Stewart Rhodes III, the founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group are now on trial for seditious conspiracy and other charges stemming from the deadly assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. If you like our content, please become a patron and get our two monthly premium episodes and the weekly public episodes ad-free. This episode of Dubious is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code DUBIOUS at MANSCAPED.com!  Rhodes is in the first group of Oath Keepers on trial, and the second group trial will happen in November. Two of the 11 people indicted in the case – Brian Ulrich and Joshua James - have pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy and are cooperating with the government. 1 In this episode we discuss Rhodes' military career, his personal life and his trajectory from Yale to jail. Rhodes served for 2 years and 7 months and was never deployed in a combat area. He failed the Special Forces Qualification Course after the first week and was discharged with a temporary disability. Soon afterwards, he dropped a gun and shot himself in the eye, hence the eyepatch. 2 He then married Tasha Adams, she was 18 at the time, he was 25. According to his now estranged wife, he made work full time as a stripper to pay for his education and even pushed for her to take things further with the men in the club she was dancing in. After graduating from Yale with a law degree, he gets a clerkship for a judge on the Arizona Supreme Court but his extreme views get him out the door quite fast. 3 This is when he starts formulating the idea of starting an extremist organization. He formally launched the Oath Keepers in Lexington, Massachusetts, on April 19, 2009. 1. Ryan Lucas. In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy. NPR. September 2022. ⇤2. Drew Lawrence. What the Military Records of the Oath Keepers' Leader Actually Say About His Service. Military.com. May 2022. ⇤3. Jacques Billeaud and Lindsay Whitehurst. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.... Associated Press. September 2022. ⇤

A question that Veterans ask is where do they submit an application if they want to change their Reenlistment (RE) code so they can reenlist. There is some confusion because there is some guidance out there that informs Veterans to submit an application to the Board for Correction of Military or Naval Records. This is not necessarily true. The service websites below include language regarding changing your RE code: Air Force Discharge Review Board https://afrba-portal.cce.af.mil/#all-board-info "The Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) affords former Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve members the opportunity to request a review of their discharge (except for a discharge or dismissal by general courts-martial) within 15 years of the date of separation. The objective of the AFDRB is to examine an applicant's discharge and consider changing the characterization of service, the reason for discharge, and the re-enlistment eligibility code (when applicable), based on standards of propriety or equity." Army Discharge Review Board https://arba.army.pentagon.mil/change-re-code.html "If however, a former Soldier can provide evidence that the RE code is an error or unjust, the former Soldier may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for a correction of the RE code. If the former Soldier can provide evidence that their discharge character or reason for discharge issued in the last 15 years are erroneous or unjust, the former Soldier can apply to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge review and request that their RE code be changed according to the correct reason for discharge." Naval Discharge Review Board https://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/CORB/pages/ndrb/default.aspx "Additionally, the NDRB is authorized to change a NDRB Applicant's Reenlistment Code if related to an accompanying change in discharge characterization or narrative, but this authority is strictly limited to those cases where an applicant's narrative reason or characterization of discharge is changed and that change warrants revision of the previously issued reenlistment code." The Coast Guard Discharge Review Board https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/legal/DRB/ U.S. Department of Homeland Security "Before applying to the DRB, please understand the scope and authority of this Board. The DRB has authority to recommend changes to the items issued in Blocks 24-28 of the DD-214: Character of Service Separation Authority Separation Code Reentry code Narrative Reason for Separation" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

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A source of military records that is unorthodox but interesting and potentially extremely rewarding is old newspaper records. Local newspapers did not often publish articles about what the hometown boys were doing on the front during times of war. Soldiers sometimes wrote home to the local papers, as well. This is what you can find on your military ancestor in digitized old newspaper records online. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-4/  Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Draft cards are excellent sources of information on your military-aged ancestor. Drafts were used in most US wars and military conflicts until the end of the Vietnam War. Digitized draft cards from WWI and WWII will provide a laundry list of interesting and valuable information on your ancestors. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-3/  Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

The Civil War presents a unique case in military records for the United States. This is because the federal government kept only Union records for decades. It was the early twentieth century before the Confederate records, previously kept at the state levels, were moved there. This is what you need to know… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-2/  Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Military service is built into this country's history. The service of hundreds of thousands of people over the past two and a half centuries has generated records that can be used to improve one's family tree. There is a wealth of genealogical information in these records. This is an introduction to what you need to know about military records in your genealogy… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-1/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

How a disaster in the 1922 led to new thinking about record keeping. Ahead of the ICHORA conference Dr William Butler, Head of Military Records and Jenny Bunn, Head of Archives Research from The National Archives join Naomi Paxton to discuss some of the researchers across the UK who have helped catalogue our history and about a research project based on documents held by the royal hospital which tell us about pension negotiations and disability history. The research projects featured are: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FT011122%2F1 https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/postcards-from-the-past/ You can find more conversations about New Research gathering into a playlist on the Free Thinking programme website https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03zws90 Producer: Paula McFarlane

Military Law & Life Matters Podcasts that discuss Military Discharge Upgrades: Episode 4: I discuss the Discharge Review Board (DRB). The DRB gives former military members the chance to request a review of their discharge within 15 years of the date of separation. The DRB reviews a veteran's administrative discharge and can legally change the veteran's discharge characterization of service, the reason for discharge, and the re-enlistment eligibility code (when applicable), based on standards of propriety or equity. Episode 6: I discuss the Board for the Correction of Military Records or BCMR. The BCMR for each service has the authority to review and correct the personnel records of current and former members of the each military service. Records include administrative discharges, reenlistment codes, disciplinary matters, performance evaluations, selection for promotion, advancement, retirement, dates of service, disability ratings and medals. **If you were discharged more than 15 years ago and want to upgrade your discharge, you would apply to the Board for Correction of Military Records for your service. Episodes 22 - 31: 10 Part Series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to https://ferahozbek.com/ if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast. Episode 37: DoD Guidance on Mental Health Issues - This episode is intended to ensure Veterans know what that the August 2017 DoD Clarifying Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards applies to. The DoD Guidance discusses Liberal Consideration for certain cases before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records. Episodes 38-40: FAQ on Military Discharge Upgrades -- I share some of common questions that Veterans ask in case you also had the same question. 12 Part Series on Military Discharge Upgrades (No Episode Number for this Series. However, the series begins on 8 November 2019 and ends on 13 March 2020) MLM 73 - 88: 16 Episodes where I discuss cases from the Board of Review Reading Rooms for each service. The Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR/NR) on a public website. I analyze the decision made by the Discharge Review Boards on a Veteran's application. I explain why I believe the discharge was upgraded or why it was not. Go to https://ferahozbek.com/ to download a free Military Discharge Upgrade Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

The National Personnel Records Center suffered a fire in 1973 that destroyed millions of military service records from 1916 to 1964. Here's what happened. Podcast Show notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/military-records-fire-1973/  Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Members of an army platoon formed during the Vietnam War have discovered they officially don't exist in Australia's military records. 21 Platoon was made up of health professionals called up for national service in the 60's but according to the ADF no doctors were ever conscripted.

Patrick Hughes is the co-founder of Patriots Law Group, a law firm he started with his friend and former active duty Air Force JAG colleague, Michael Lyons. Pat served nearly seven years on active duty, and then transferred to the Reserve as he formed Patriots Law Group in 2017. He started as a prosecutor and his next assignment was as a defense counsel, where he was ranked the #1 of 84 area defense counsel globally. In his final assignment on active duty, he shifted his focus to civil litigation, and defended the Air Force in federal courts pertaining to matters involving, among other things, military pay disputes. There, he represented the Air Force in lawsuits brought by servicemembers involving claims where the military had unlawfully denied entitlements. Many of these cases involved claims of six or seven figure money demands and multiple class-action lawsuits. These cases were usually filed after a servicemember sought relief through the Board for Corrections of Military Records but was denied. Pat also defended the Air Force against federal civilian employees who brought discrimination claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and when challenging their adverse personnel actions before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). In his private practice, Pat now represents servicemembers, primarily in the civil realm, including administrative claims brought in the boards for corrections of each military department, claims for military pay brought in the Court of Federal Claims or claims taken up in Federal District Courts. https://www.patriotslawgroup.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

Through out Pennsylvania's history, the state has kept many different kinds of records on military service members. Find out all about these records with Aaron McWilliams of the Pennsylvania State Archive.LinksPennsylvania State Archive https://www.phmc.pa.gov/archives/pages/default.aspxDigitized PA State Archive records on Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/ai/collections/PA/StateArchivesDigitized PA State Archive records on Power Library https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/psa/islandora/object/psa:rootMilitary record index cards in ARIAS http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.usBecome an Inner Circle Member and get exclusive content while supporting independent creators PAancestors.com/membersSee all past shows and resource links at  PAancestors.com/podcastNewsletter plus free tips for research at welcome.PAancestors.comMusic: My Days Have Been So Wondrous and Free, composer Francis Hopkinson, www.amclassical.com, Creative Commons, some rights reserved.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paancestors)

Got an Ancestor Who Served? Look to Military Records as a Source for Incredible Family Stories.

When you need every detail on a subject, their military service records might just hold the piece of the puzzle you're missing. A miltary veteran investigator talks with Detective Ram in this episode and explains step-by-step how to secure these valuable and informative records. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEUp your game - Get Detective Ram's book! The 10 Must-Haves to be a Great Detective - available in Kindle eBook and paperback - Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Autumn Schlimmer joined the Navy with one objective; to become a Master of Arms and to become the best canine handler that she could be. Receiving high accolades during her initial entry training and all through canine handler school, she arrived at her first duty station and was immediately instructed to dye her naturally blonde hair. Forced to work graveyard shift and her canine taken from her without justification, her shipmate accused her of drug use without any evidence, nor drug test. Within ninety days of her first assignment, she was kicked out of the Navy without an actual justification. For the past decade, Autumn has been fighting the Naval Board of Corrections of Military Records to give her a proper discharge, appeal her service records, and still be able to serve as a canine handler in the civilian world. In a remarkable feat of personal resilience, Autumn has become an avid knifemaker, motorcycle rider, and still works with explosives detection within the K-9 Community. For more information about our guest Autumn Schlimmer: Instagram @fraulinek9 and @heyautumndontfall~Music by Army Veteran, musician, artist, activist *YETI TEARS*IG: @yetitearsSpotify: Yeti Tears Twitch: yetitearsInterested in coming on the podcast with your story of making a positive difference? Reach out to Us!~Adam DeRitoIG: @adam.deritoFacebook & Twitter: Adam DeRitoWebsite: www.adamderito.com , ~HonorHillTacticalIG & Facebook: @honorhilltactical Links: https://linktr.ee/HHTmedia ,

Recognitions from the U.S. military liike medals and awards are priceless family heirlooms that can be passed down through generations. Like anything material, they can be misplaced, lost, stolen or simply begin to show their age over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recognitions from the U.S. military liike medals and awards are priceless family heirlooms that can be passed down through generations. Like anything material, they can be misplaced, lost, stolen or simply begin to show their age over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Local History Matters Dr Will Butler, Head of Military Records at The National Archives explores the huge range of military records held by The National Archives and some of the local history engagement opportunities afforded by the centenary of the First World War. For all of the links mentioned in the podcast please see below: TNA Help with Research (including research guides): https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/ TNA Blog: https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sheerness Dockyard Preservation Trust (for Isle of Sheppey oral history project): Will's blog "The Arrival of the Belgians at Folkestone": https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/gateways/2014/08/18/the-arrival-of-the-belgians-at-folkestone/ The Disparity of Sacrifice; Irish Recruitment to the British Armed Forces, 1914-1918: https://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/books/isbn/9781789621853/ Music credits: ID: 483875 - In a Heartbeat, Standard Licence.

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about researching African American ancestors in United States federal records using land and military records. We discuss laws that impacted free black people and freedmen in the reconstruction era. Many records were created because of the Homestead Act of 1862 and Southern Homestead Act of 1866. We go over a brief history of African American involvement in wars beginning with the Revolutionary War up until the Vietnam War, and conclude with a strategy for finding military records for ancestors.  Links Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 2 : Land and Military Records 1880 Census Enumerator Instructions 1866 Southern Homestead Act - $5 for 80 acres at Wikipedia Nicodemus, Kansas - Wikipedia Article Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 1 : why search land records, the difference between state and federal land states, and how land is measured in both. Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 3 – Land Grants & Patents : the process of applying for a land patent. Back To School: Those Valuable Homestead Records : more about the Homestead Act of 1862 and an example of two case files. RLP 82: Military Service Records with Michael Strauss RLP 94: U.S. Federal Pensions with Michael Strauss Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts

Fisher’s Top Tips #213r - Got an Ancestor Who Served? Look to Military Records as a Source for Incredible Family Stories.

Dr Timothy Bowman, a Reader in modern British military history, University of Kent, Dr William Butler, the Head of Military Records, The National Archives, UK and Dr Michael Wheatley, an independent researcher and writes on early twentieth-century Irish politics, talk about their latest book, The Disparity of Sacrifice. This book examines the military recruitment in […]

Host Paul Lawrence Vann received a text message from Shannon Thomas inquiring if he knew how to obtain  personnel records of her father who was a casualty of the Vietnam War, he was only 19 years of age at the time of his untimely death.  Shannon had listened to a previous episode where Paul discussed his background working on Capitol Hill for a member of Congress assigned to the House Armed Services Committee and he had processed casework for thousands of constituents to include working closely with the Veterans Administration.Paul and Shannon share this unique experience in their efforts to assist other military families who may be experiencing roadblocks and not knowing how to obtain valuable military records important to surviving family members. Host Paul Lawrence Vann worked with Shannon to guide her through the maze many families and  military dependents experience. That's not all, after retiring from the United States Air Force, Paul was a contractor and worked in the Family Readiness Office for the National Guard Bureau thus he has vast experience working with Army and Air National Guard families in all 50 states, Territoires and Possessions.One of the reasons Shannon wants her father's military records is because she is trying to get closure for herself and her family because she was only seven months young at the time of her father's untimely passing, he was 19 years old when he became a casualty of the Vietnam War.Host Paul Lawrence Vann coached Shannon through the process and she will be able to obtain her father's military record. Coach Paul works with individuals and organizations through coaching, training, and speaking programs. Paul Lawrence Vann is a  life coach, mindfulness coach, business success coach, and spiritual consciousness coach.  He leads Wealth Building Academy, LLC, and  host Wealth Academy Podcast, a cutting edge podcast that works to provide solutions to listeners and subscribers in over 11 countries.Tune in at www.wealthacademypodcast.com and on podcast distribution channels such as Apple Podcast, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and many others.Wealth Academy Podcast also provides sponsorship opportunities to entrepreneurs and organizations as well, learn more at: https://bit.ly/2FlQRAK 

“He was at The Front for only seven days.”A couple of history geeks. Ken Nisbet of the Scottish GS and Broadcaster Lisa May Young talk historical key workers and First World War military records. Scottish Ancestral Records recommended by BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine with link, hints and tips for solving your family history mysteries.

Former Army Infantryman Jason Mace, featured in Sebastian Junger's war documentary film "Restrepo," joins the show to speak about his experiences in the Korengal Valley, as well as continue the dialogue on PTSD, substance use, and helping to make an impact on veteran suicides.[Organizations mentioned during the show]Warrior's Heart (Strength through healing) - https://www.warriorsheart.com/[A Historical Examination of Military Records of US Army Suicide, 1819 to 2017]https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2757484[CLIMB4]** CLIMB4 Fundraiser (click here) or visit https://www.climb-4.org/funVisit the CLIMB4 website (click here) or visit https://www.climb-4.orgDonate to CLIMB4 (click here) or visit https://www.climb-4.org/donateApply for hiking/camping gear (click here) or visit https://www.climb-4.org/apply[VHA Veteran Suicide Statistics - 2019]2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2019/2019_National_Veteran_Suicide_Prevention_Annual_Report_508.pdf

Fact Checker -Criminal & Military Records of 21st National Assembly -Allegations against civic group for "comfort women" victims -5G speed: Korea vs. US -21대 국회의원 전과 및 병역 기록 -정대협 관련 의혹 팩트체크 -한국 5G 속도, 미국의 절반 맞을까 Guest: Jamie Sung, Reporter

News Talk 94.1 — In this week's episode of Brick Walls And Pitfalls, host Cheri Harper will discuss how you can utilize military records to connect the dots on the journey to trace the origins of your family history...

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David begins with news that former CBS News anchor, Dan Rather, was recently presented with a lifetime achievement award and his family history by NEHGS. Then, the guys talk about a family that has had a male descendant of the same name, now, for ten straight generations! Might an eleventh be on tap? Next, who would imagine that Bonnie and Clyde are still making news 85 years after being gunned down. Find out what’s happening.  Fisher and David then talk about one family where Muhammad Ali wasn’t the only notable relative. Find out what they recently learned about The Champ’s direct ancestor. Then, two late 19th century London figures of note… The Elephant Man and Jack The Ripper… are receiving new attention. Catch the latest. 60 Minutes recently did a piece involving family history… but who knew it was all over Easter Island? Find out from the guys what’s been learned. Fisher then visits with the woman behind Your DNA Guide, Diahan Southard. Diahan answers the question that everyone asks… What’s next in DNA? Fisher and Diahan talk about the recent changes in ethnicity test results and new tools from the various companies to help us make the connections we’re looking for. Brandt Gibson from Legacy Tree Genealogists then joins the show to discuss a recent research case for a client, and how they were able to reunite an adoptee with a delighted birth father. Then David Allen Lambert returns for another Ask Us Anything segment answering questions about Civil War service and pension records and how you might be able to personally handle your Revolutionary War ancestor’s original records! That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!

The news includes: MyHeritage recently held a very successful conference, MyHeritage LIVE, in Oslo, Norway. There were a number of announcements about their DNA testing, including a forthcoming ability to test envelopes and stamps for DNA. More details about all their announcements will be posted on The Genealogy Guys Blog. The Oklahoma Historical Society has added Dawes Commission Townsite Rolls to their collection of online databases at their website at http://www.okhistory.org/research/townsite-dawes. Drew summarizes the new and updated collections at FamilySearch. Listener email includes: Ron sends a follow-up from the Wilson-Cobb Library Genealogy Workshop at which George presented in Roswell, New Mexico. He discusses state-level veterans' compensation records and the rich personal and genealogical information they can contain. Linda asks about records of the Castle Garden immigration processing site in New York, and wonders why she gets different results from the Castle Garden website (http://www.castlegarden.org/) than from Stephen P. Morse's One-Step search facility (https://stevemorse.org/). Jennifer tells us about the Android smartphone app for listening to podcasts called Podcast Addicts. Jennifer asks for advice concerning research on her Mennonite ancestors in the Saucon, Pennsylvania, area. The Guys ask for information and suggestions from our listeners. Tom asks for online sources for Scottish Military Records. George suggests: National Records of Scotland>Research Guide>Military Records at https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/military-records. Scottish Genealogy Society links regarding Military Records at https://www.scotsgenealogy.com/Links/Military.aspx. FamilySearch Research Wiki's article and links regarding Scotland Military Records at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Scotland_Military_Records. Hugh writes to discuss ethics and access to DNA test results, photographs, and family trees after a genealogist's death. (Refer to Podcast Episode #342 and Blaine Bettinger's Informed Consent Agreement and Beneficiary Agreement forms at https://thegeneticgenealogist.com/2018/02/15/informed-consent-agreement-and-beneficiary-agreement/. One listener discusses uploading DNA results to multiple sites to maximize matches and contacts. Jim shares the details of some of his DNA test results that revealed some Non-Paternal Events (NPEs). He describes his attempts to contact his newly-discovered half-brother and some reactions from him and another family member. The Guys share where they have recently presented and upcoming events through December.

Who deserves to have their history recorded more than our veterans? Fisher shares some great places for finding military records and often the stories that can be uncovered through them.

Discussion on using military records in genealogical research

You've done everything you can to fix a problem with your records without success. What now?

This episode is intended to ensure Veterans know what that the August 2017 DoD Clarifying Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards applies to. The DoD Guidance discusses Liberal Consideration for certain cases before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

Retired Army Reserve Judge Advocate Scott MacKay gives us an overview of the Disability Evaluation System (DES). Scott discusses cases he has handled and provides valuable information for both active duty members and veterans who are going through the DES. Scott does pro bono work for veterans related to disability-related applications to the Board for Correction of Military Records. He takes clients only through referrals from his attorney network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

2018 will bring you a series of solo episodes where I go into depth on Upgrading your Discharge either through the Discharge Review Board or Board for the Correction of Military Records as well as many other legal topics. Start of a series called, Hope for Heroes where I ask a special Guest to share a Life Lesson to help veterans overcome life’s challenges as we all navigate our way through life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

Episode 015             Interview of Brian Schenk, an attorney who focuses on helping military members and veterans in administrative matters including filing Claims in Federal Court. Learn what you can do if your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) and you want to appeal your case. Brian gives an excellent overview of the process to fight back. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

• Episode 06 In this episode, I will discuss the Board for the Correction of Military Records or BCMR. The BCMR for each service has the authority to review and correct the personnel records of current and former members of the each military service. Records include administrative discharges, reenlistment codes, disciplinary matters, performance evaluations, selection for promotion, advancement, retirement, dates of service, disability ratings and medals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferah-ozbek/message

Featured Guest Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, is immediate past president of the American Society of Genealogists (elected 1993), and has been credentialed by the Board for Certification of Genealogists since 2010 (no. 1001). Trained as a cultural anthropologist (China, pre-Mao), invertebrate paleontologist, and archivist, she has written over fifty books and numerous articles. Her specialties have been identifying women's maiden names and naming the 200 Africans in Massachusetts Bay Colony before 1680. This year is her fortieth as a practicing genealogist. In 1976 she began research on a Midwestern family with a pattern of twins and triplets. In 1985, after a year as a stringer for Blake and Blake, Genealogists, she coined the term “forensic genealogy” research services. She became interested in forensic cold cases in 1990, took on apprentices, and continued historical work with, among other things, Robert Charles Anderson's Great Migration Study Project. In 1992 she submitted research to Mary Claire King and Tom Roderick in early mtDNA lineage studies and through 2015 served on the now quiescent genetic genealogy standards committee. Melinde has been editor of three state journals and president of four societies. She has served as co-chair of NERGC, Genealogy Symposium day for ALA, and a program chair for the Northwest Chapter of American Archivists. She is a graduate of the 2007 NIGR (now Gen-Fed). She teaches forensic genealogy for Boston University and a graduate genealogy practicum for Excelsior College. In 2011 she trained with Betty Pat Gatliff to do forensic facial reconstruction and learn why two artists had created such different images of her 1971 NH Jane Doe. She continues to work with cold case law enforcement on naming the unknown dead. Currently, Melinde is Program Director for Boston University's genealogy offerings in their Center for Professional Education; Program Director for Excelsior College's genealogy offerings in their Center for Professional Development; and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Contact Links Website – Center for Professional Development at Excelsior College Website - Boston University Online Genealogical Research Program Other Links    New England Historic Genealogical Society The American Genealogist (TAG) National Genealogical Society Quarterly The Great Migration Study Project "Lost Babes: Fornication Abstracts from Court Records, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1692-1745" by Melinde Lutz Byrne American Society of Genealogists The Donald Lines Jacobus Award One Action Genealogists Can Take Right Now "If [you] haven't already taken a class, I would say take a class. If you have taken a class and you're not a member of a society, join the society.” Recommended Book Hannah's Heirs: The Quest for the Genetic Origins of Alzheimer's Disease by Daniel A. Pollen Advice "Take a class." Action Item For our action item today, it's an easy one. I want you to take a class or a whole course. Don't just research the possibilities, actually take a class. Before you start protesting, for this reason or that, there are lots of free online classes. If you can listen to this podcast then you have the ability to take a class. At the very least watch a free webinar.  There are lots of free webinars and you can watch them right from your smart phone. Go to the Geneawebinars.com website and you'll see the full listing of them there. Direct link to this post: http://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/melinde-lutz-byrne/ NEWS The call for presentations for the 2017 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree has been extended to September 2, 2016. This Call for Presentations pertains to the Jamboree conference, the SCGS Genetic Genealogy conference and the workshops, as well as, the 2017 Jamboree Extension Series webinar program. Speakers must submit proposals through the online portal which can be found at http://2017callforpresentations.questionpro.com/ That link will be in the show notes. Many people might not know that there is always an open submission for Legacy Family Tree Webinars on their website. The live presentations are scheduled annually at this time of year but proposals are also welcome and considered for recorded member-only presentations. Go to familytreewebinars.com and scroll to the bottom of the front page to find the speaker webinar submission link. Another Legacy news item - the Board for Certification of Genealogists has formed a partnership with Legacy Family Tree Webinars to host and produce future BCG webinars. Members of Legacy Family Tree Webinars will have access to the BCG recordings. The BCG webinars are held on the third Tuesday of the month when scheduled. The next webinar will be on September 20th and Rick Sayre will present Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records. The APG Professional Management Conference is coming up at the end of September. It will be held at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's going to be a terrific professional learning and networking experience. There's still time sign up. Just head over to http://www.apgen.org/conferences for more information. During the interview we discussed the genealogy program at Excelsior College. There are new classes both in Genetic Genealogy and the Practicum in Genealogical Research starting on September 6, 2016. The deadline for enrollment is coming up on August 31st of this month.

Follow along with Family Tree University and host Lisa Louise Cooke as we cover the essentials of researching your ancestors' military service.

How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever. Your military records are important for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we discuss why you need to keep excellent copies of your military records to ensure you have access to your military and veterans benefits. Simply put, no system is perfect, whether it be at the organizational level or national level. It is strongly recommended that every veteran maintain copies of their own records and frequently verify the correct information is reflected in official military or veterans records keeping systems. We discuss which records you need to keep and for how long. Also discussed are strategies for physical storage and digital filing systems.

Welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it. We’re here for another Wiki history lecture featuring the great and groundbreaking podcast series on African Americans in the United States military.   November is the month that Americans remember and honor its veterans—the brave men and women who fought for freedom and liberty both within the country and around the world. Did you know that there are nearly 20 million veterans living in the United States. Of that number, more than 2 million veterans are African American.   African Americans have fought in every U.S. war beginning with the Revolutionary War.   Civil War: 200,000 African Americans served, mostly but not all for the Union war effort. Did you know that Harriet Tubman served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army? World War I: 375,000 African Americans served, mostly as labor: cooking, cleaning and building roads. There was also the Harlem Hellfighters—if you haven’t heard about these incredible guys, you can find their story on one of my podcasts. World War II: 1 million African Americans who fought the Nazis. The Tuskegee Airmen were displayed their bravery and skill during this great war. Most roles for African Americans though were still limited to labor.   I won’t continue through all the wars but I’m sure that you send the trend! African Americans distinguished themselves and served with honor in every U.S. war.         Indeed, the African American presence in the military was always strong and is continuing to grow stronger. There were difficulties, particularly racial discrimination, there were victories and triumphs, there have been heroes (lots of heroes!) and yes, there have been defeats. The history is long and varied so I think that we should get started discussing this fascinating but often forgotten history, this forgotten contribution made by African Americans.   This is African American history at its finest! But you might be asking yourself: what can I learn from it?   Great question.   Here’s the answer: Courage. Determination. Honor.   Great qualities! Everyone can benefit from these qualities—whether military or civilian, male or female, rich or poor, Black or white. These are great qualities for everyone.   And these stories about African Americans in the military--their courage to face obstacles like racism, their determination to fight for their country and their freedom, their courage under fire whether it came from Nazis in 1944, from the Vietcong in 1969 or from other Americans, their honor in saving lives in their country and around the world—these stories will inspire you to transcend any hardships that might be in your own life.   Since this is a wiki history lecture, we will not discuss the African American presence every U.S. war—that would take a very long time—so we will focus on discussing a few special people who distinguished themselves in the military. Remember that my belief—and the approach that we take at rememberinghistory.com—is that history is made by individuals. History is the story of how people lived, how they contributed to their world, what they dreamed of, what they fought for and what they died for. History is made by individuals. So I am absolutely going to tell the stories of a few special individuals who have served their country with honor and distinction. These people have not only helped to serve and protect us, they have also given us a path to follow. Just like the great explorers that we discussed in last month’s podcast series, these people are also role models that we can learn from. Some have distinguished themselves in combat, some by their mere presence in the military, others in unique and controversial ways. All are important. All have contributed to our freedom. And at rememberinghistory.com, we thank them all.   We will discuss two such heroes in the first episode of this series on Blacks in the military. In the second podcast show in the series, we will examine the stories of Blacks in the military as shown on the big screen. That’s right, we’ll discuss movies that show various aspects of the African American experience in the military. I love movies and I’ll mention some of my favorites. If you have favorites, I would love to hear about them. So please leave comments at the rememberinghistory.com website or at the Remembering History Facebook page. If we have time, and I know that we’re bumping up against Thanksgiving (if you are in the United States), we will have one final show that will take special note of the contributions of African Americans currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. You will definitely find this important and inspirational information on the website and Facebook page. And you might also find it on podcast. Send me a message and let me know what you would like.       Speaking about that, I hope that you remember the website and Facebook pages are places where you can find a great group of fun and friendly historians where you can participate in discussions, ask questions, make comments or just talk about anything that interests you. We’re open to all viewpoints and we welcome all interested people. Please also visit the Books & Stuff store where you can find books, DVDs (like the ones that I’ll mention in this podcast series) and lots of other educational and fun tools about African American history. Everything has been personally vetted by me so you can trust it all. Or you can send me your criticisms. I take full responsibility for everything on this website. Not many places where you can find personal responsibility but you can find it here.   Without further ado, let’s open our great and groundbreaking podcast show about Blacks in the Military with a unique and interesting person who was determined to serve her country. Yes, that’s right. We’re opening this great and groundbreaking show with a discussion about a woman who served in the armed forces. Women in the military is very common today, which is great. But her story began more than 100 years ago—and things were different then. Oh, but I’m jumping ahead (or rather jumping back) too much. Let me tell her story properly.   Cathay Williams might be a familiar name to you. But it’s not in many history books. And it’s not in the army enlistment registers either. However, in the army register, you might find the name William Cathay. In fact, I know that you will because I’ve seen it myself. William Cathay. 5 feet 9 inches in height, black eyes, black hair and a black complexion. But William Cathay did not exist. This is not a description for William Cathay enlisting in the armed forces. This is the description for Cathay William. That’s right. Cathay William. And this is her story. This is the story of an African American woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the army, the Buffalo soldiers to be exact. And she is the first known African American woman to enlist in the United States army and the only African American woman documented to serve in the United States army in the 19th century.   Cathay William was born into slavery in 1844 in Independence, Missouri. When she was 17 years old, in 1861, she was captured and “freed” by Union troops (remember this was at the start of the Civil War). Although she was “freed”, captured slaves were considered contraband and were usually forced to work for the Union soldiers. Cathay William was no exception and she worked as a cook and laundress for the remainder of the war.   After the American Civil War ended in 1865, employment opportunities were scarce for African Americans. Cathay William always wanted to support herself. She was determined not to be a burden on any family members or friends. She applied for jobs but found nothing beyond cooking and sewing. Many African Americans looked to military service where they could have steady pay but also get an education, health care and a pension. But these positions were open only to men. A male cousin of Cathay William enlisted and received all these benefits. She decided that she would also enlist—as a man. She switched her first and last names (enter William Cathay), took the medical exam and enlisted. Yes, she actually passed a medical examination as a man! She was declared fit for duty on November 15, 1866 and was assigned to the 38th Infantry Unit. This was one of the six units known as the Buffalo Soldiers.       Cathay Williams was as strong as any man in the regiment and she was, in fact, the tallest of the unit. But her career in the military was short-lived. Unfortunately, she contracted smallpox shortly after enlisting the army in Missouri. Still, she marched 536 miles from Fort Harker in Kansas to Fort Cummings in New Mexico. Along the way, she had to be hospitalized 3 times. As a result of the smallpox, she suffered deafness and rheumatism. She also had 10 toes amputated because of diabetes, which caused her to use crutches to walk. In 1868 at the age of 47, she was discharged because of medical disability. No one (except her cousin and perhaps a few others in the regiment) ever knew that she was a woman.   After her discharge, she worked as a cook, laundress, seamstress and nurse in towns throughout Colorado. However, she could not continue to work because of the illnesses she contracted during her military service. So she applied for a military pension and this is when the problems began. Despite her disabilities, the army surgeon declared her to be in “overall good health” and “able to work.” During this time, it was discovered that she was a woman. (The exact means of discovery are not clear.) She was denied the pension. She had to continue working as a cook, laundress and seamstress to support herself. It is not entirely clear what year Cathay William died but it is estimated that it was as early as 1892 or as late as 1900. What is known is that the denial of her pension contributed to her death because she was forced to do physical labor despite her weakened condition.   Cathay Williams was a strong, brave and determined woman in an age when opportunities for women, particularly African American women, were limited.     She is quoted as saying, “The regiment I joined wore the Zouave uniform and only two persons, a cousin and particular friend, who were members of the regiment knew that I was a woman. They never ‘blowed’ on me. They were partly the cause of my joining the army. Another reason was I wanted to make my own living and not be dependent on relations or friends.”   She wanted to be independent. And she served her country with honor.   Courage. Determination. Honor.   Just a note that many women posed as men to enlist in the American Civil War. Some report list hundreds of women posing as men to serve in the army. Some were discovered because of hospital treatments. Others were not discovered during their service but only “confessed” afterwards.   Cathay William is one of the few women (and the only Black woman) whose service is documented. She just wanted to make a living. But she was also making history!   Wow, what an amazing woman! Too bad that she contracted smallpox so early in her career. Still she tried to persist through the debilitating symptoms. Remember she did complete that 500-mile walk. Also, it was too bad that the military did not support her after she could no longer serve. But still she was a strong woman (physically and mentally) and she remained independent throughout her life.   She’s an example and role model to us all!           If you want to learn more about Cathay William—and I really hope that you do—I recommend a great book called Cathay William: From Slave to Buffalo Soldier by Phillip Thomas Tucker. You’ll learn a lot more about this amazing woman and yes there is much more to learn about her. The story will inspire you. Guaranteed!   Now let’s turn to another African American (this time a man) who is also great role model. In fact, he is such a great role model and a true officer and gentleman that the Military Academy at West Point gives an award EVERY YEAR in his name. Do you know his name? I hope so. But I’m gonna tell you anyway.   He is Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper and he has an amazing story.   Born into slavery in 1856, Henry Flipper was the eldest of 5 brothers. He was born and lived until his freedom in Thomasville, Georgia. At great risk to everyone, another slave on the plantation taught Henry to read and this would, as expected, play an important role throughout his life.   When the American Civil War ended in 1865, Henry (because he could read and write) attended Atlanta University. He displayed a strong aptitude for math and engineering so he was sent to the Military Academy at West Point. He was not the first African American to attend the academy. In fact, there were 6 other Black men already studying there. They all experienced racial discrimination as well as physical and mental abuse. At the time, there was 1 Black cadet who had been savagely attacked by several white cadets. The cadet (not Henry Flipper) survived the attack but was later expelled for making false charges against the white cadets who had attacked him. Now this did not happen to Henry but it shows the environment in which he was suddenly cast. And Henry did experience a lot of racism and abuse from the white officers and cadets at the academy. Henry Flipper graduated from West Point in 1877. Although he wasn’t the first African American to attend the academy, he did become the first African American cadet to graduate (or be commissioned) from it.   He was then appointed as a second lieutenant in the army cavalry. His first commission was to lead the 10th army cavalry regiment. Perhaps you know them as the Buffalo Soldiers. Lieutenant Henry Flipper became the first nonwhite officer to lead the Buffalo Soldiers!   His first assignment was to Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he showed his skills as a master engineer. He began with engineering a ditch to drain the malaria-infested swamp. That ditch is still known today as “Flipper’s Ditch.” He also supervised the construction of roads and telegraph lines. From there, he was moved to Fort Concho in west Texas and two years later to Fort Davis, also in Texas. Unfortunately, Fort Davis is where Lieutenant Flipper would encounter the racism that would ultimately end his military career. This would be initiated by First Lieutenant William Shafter—Lieutenant Flipper’s commanding officer.   Lieutenant Shafter was brought to Fort Davis, Texas to command the 24th infantry, another Buffalo Soldiers unit. While Lieutenant Shafter accepted Black troops as soldiers, he was absolutely opposed to them as officers. This placed him in direct conflict with Lieutenant Flipper. Lieutenant Shafter (later known as Pecos Bill) brought charges of embezzling government funds (based on falsified evidence) against Lieutenant Flipper, which led to court martial proceedings. It was the ultimate frame up. Fortunately, the court martial found Lieutenant Flipper innocent of the embezzlement charge. However, he was found guilty of “conduct unbecoming of an officer and gentleman”. This was based on Lieutenant Flipper’s relationship with the white daughter of a former commanding officer. (In fact, they used the letters between the Lieutenant Flipper and the C/O’s daughter as evidence against him.) Lieutenant Flipper was received a dishonorable discharge in 1882. He would spend the remainder of his life fighting the conviction and attempting to regain his commission. (By the way, Lieutenant Shafter would later be promoted and awarded the Medal of Honor.) But Lieutenant Flipper’s story is not over yet.   Henry Flipper returned to El Paso, Texas where he worked as a civil engineer. He also worked in Mexico and returned to the United States to work as an advisor on revolutionary politics for Senator Albert Fall. In 1923, Henry Flipper moved to Venezuela to work as a civil engineer in the petroleum industry. In 1931, he retired in Atlanta, Georgia where he died in 1940. But, no, the story still is not over.   In 1976, Henry Flipper’s descendants and supporters applied to the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records to overturn Flipper’s conviction and sentence. The board, after stating it did not have the authority to overturn his court-martial conviction, concluded the conviction and punishment were "unduly harsh and unjust" and recommended that Flipper's dismissal be changed to a good conduct discharge. In 1999, President Bill Clinton issued a full pardon to Lieutenant Henry Flipper.   After his discharge was changed, a bust of Lieutenant Flipper was unveiled at West Point. Since then, an annual Henry O. Flipper Award has been granted to graduating cadets at the academy who exhibit "leadership, self-discipline, and perseverance in the face of unusual difficulties.” This is the award that I mentioned earlier and no one is more deserving of such an honor as Lieutenant Henry Flipper.       Throughout his life, Henry Flipper was a prolific author, writing about scientific topics, the history of the Southwest, and his own experiences. In his book, The Colored Cadet at West Point (1878) he describes his experiences at the military academy. In the posthumously published book, Negro Frontiersman: The Western Memoirs of Henry O. Flipper (1963), he describes his life in Texas and Arizona after his discharge from the Army. You can find these books and others in the store on the rememberinghistory.com website. I also like the DVD called Held in Trust about Lieutenant Flipper. But I admit that nothing beats a book that is written by the person who has actually faced the situations. So, remember that you can find all these great resources on the website. You can decide which is best for you.   Courage. Determination. Honor.   Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper.   So, this concludes the two stories of African American women and men who served the country with honor and distinction. You might have noticed that I chose people who had been born into slavery. People who, upon gaining their freedom when slavery ended, chose to serve their country in the armed forces. Both Cathay William and Lieutenant Henry Flipper had different stories but also similar experiences of racism, discrimination and hardship. But they also had stories of courage, determination and honor. Their stories need to be told because we all can learn from them. We can aim for these high qualities.   Courage. Determination. Honor.   I hope that you noticed that both of today’s history makers also had a connection with the Buffalo Soldiers. If you want more information about the Buffalo Soldiers, I have a fantastic podcast about them (which also includes a discussion about the Harlem Hellfighters) that you can find on the website. I won’t go into detail about either legendary group right now, but I really encourage you to listen to my podcast about them. They were great history makers and they deserve recognition for their service.   In the next podcast show, we will examine a few of the best movies about African Americans in the military.   Let’s remember our veterans this month and every month. Let’s never forget their commitment and sacrifices so that we all could be free and safe. Not all were heroes. Not all were patriots. And not all came home. But their memory endures.   Because of my appreciation for their great service, I am dedicating these wiki history podcasts about Blacks in the military to a Black veterans organization called the National Association of Black Veterans or nabvets. They are an excellent resource for Black veterans and their families. They provide assistance with filing claims, have lots of information for veterans, and provide chaplain services. They have offices around the United States. Or you can visit their website at www.nabvets.org. For every person who listens to this (or any of my November wiki history podcasts), I will donate $1 to the National Association of Black Veterans Association. It is an honor and privilege to support this organization and I hope that you will too. They also have incredible volunteer opportunities so there’s another way to contribute. Remember www.nabvets.org.   Remember our veterans: Honor. Courage. Determination. Great goals for us all. And please visit rememberinghistory.com. Leave your questions or comments. And I would love to hear from our veterans or women and men who are currently serving in the military. You are a great inspiration. And thank you for your service.   Honor. Courage. Determination. See you next time at rememberinghistory.com where are remembering history and we’re making it. Bye for now!                    

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The news includes: The Family History Library's Saturday hours will change on April 13, 2013, to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. FamilySearch announces the additions of new collections, including the addition of indexing projects in process or completed. Findmypast.com has released 2.5 million UK criminal records covering the period 1770 to 1934. Ancestry.com announces that, for a limited time, users can buy Family Tree Maker 2012 and receive Photo Explosion Album, a photo editing software package for free. An international genealogy conference in the UK, Exodus: Movement of the People- The story of migration to, from, and within the British Isles - will be held September 6-8, 2013, at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Hinckley, Leistershire, UK. For more information, visit http://www.exodus2013.co.uk. George provides reviews of some excellent materials: How to Archive Family Keepsakes by Denise May Levenick The Heirloom Registry, by Houstory Publishing (See more details at http://www.heirloomregistry.com.) A Week of Genealogy: Things to Know and Do Online and Offline by Dr. Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D. Out-of-Style by Betty Kreisel Shubert Listener email includes: Stan provides an excellent website called FileRight for Genealogy and Military Records, which includes many great military and naturalization links, at http://www.fileright.com/naturalization-family-roots-military-records.html. Beverly wanted to know why she can't locate 1820 U.S. federal census records for Montgomery County, NC. Tom asks about the future of DNA testing. Drew talks about the resources he is using in two research projects in which he is participating.

An explanation of the intricacies of soldiers' service records online, in record series WO 97.

Published May 28, 2011 This week we did a 90 minute and the response has been fantastic.   I've had so many emails from those of you who attended, and I can just read the excitement in your words.   After the Google Search Tips and Tricks webinar Penny wrote: "Loved your last webinar for RootsMagic.  I had the reputation for being pretty sharp with Google searching, but you leave me in the dust."   And Eileen wrote: "Fantastic webinar! I can't wait to try it out!"   And after the Google Earth for Genealogy webinar Valerie wrote in saying : "Great show, learned a lot!!! Cant wait to get started  with Google Earth!!! Ordered your 2 disks right after the webinar!!!"   Mary says "Your Google Earth webinar this evening was golden!  Thank you for giving so much to the genealogy community."   Kim wrote: "GREAT Webinar....learned so much.....I'll never get any rest, tonight! Thanks Lisa!"   to view recordings of the webinars     NEWS: features an interview with Richard Gray   just added 175,000 Northamptonshire burial and cremation records to their website and they should be available online by early July. The first data release comprises burial records for seven towns in the English East Midlands area of north/northeast Northamptonshire: Broughton, Burton Latimer, Cransley, Desborough, Pytchley, Rothwell and Rushden. In all, there are approximately 24,000 records in the first batch of data, dating back to 1888, the largest of which is Rushden. The data comprises register scans and grave details for all 24,000 burials. Photos of all memorials in Broughton, Cransley and Pytchley cemeteries are also included and there are some photos for memorials in other cemeteries.   The remaining 151,000 records are from Kettering's two cemeteries, London Rd and Rothwell Rd, and the town's Crematorium which serves a large area stretching across much of north Northamptonshire and into the neighbouring west Cambridgeshire and south Leicestershire. These are expected to be added to the Deceased Online database in early July so put it on your calendar to check back on the website then.   just Completee the 1930 Mexico Census and have announced it is Now Available Online for Free! These are part of a total of  59 collections that were updated in this release, comprising 25 million new images and records for 19 U.S. states and 16 countries.  You can search all of these updated collections now for free at http://www. .   Updated Genealogy Gems App The Genealogy Gems Podcast app has been updated and is now iPad compatible, in addition to other improvements.           Google has abandoned their master-plan to archive the world's newspapers Google announced this month that they have notified their partners in their News Archive project that they would stop accepting, scanning, and indexing microfilm and other archival material from newspapers, and was instead focusing its energies on "newer projects that help the industry, such as , a platform that enables publishers to sell content and subscriptions directly from their own sites."   Thanksfully, Google did say in a press release email that it would continue to support the existing archives it has scanned and indexed. It added, "We do not, however, plan to introduce any further features or functionality to the digitized news product."  So it's not going away, it's just not going to grow or be officially supported.   What we don't know is whether Google will finish indexing the newspapers it has already scanned. I hope so, but many folks out there aren't very optimistic about it...We may still see this content pop up in other places, and I will keep my eyes and ears open for that and let you know when I know more.  Seems like a GREAT opportunity for sites like Ancestry or Genealogy bank to step in don't you think?     MAILBOX: As we approach the memorial day holiday, Brandt from Washington wrote in with a question about Military Records.  He writes: "I recently found this Civil War pension application index record for one of my ancestors, Alexander B. Shute (and he sent me the card which you can see in the show notes). The index references two applications for pensions, one for an invalid, and one for his widow. Do you know how I could go about finding these applications? I'm very interested in seeing what they can tell me about Alexander. Thanks for the fantastic podcast, and keep the gems coming!"   Diana Chrisman Smith, an instructor for Family Tree University provides an answer:   "For Civil War veterans, the invalid file for the veteran and the widow's file are filed together at the National Archives (NARA) in Washington, DC.  If there was a file for a minor child, it would also end up in the same file.    There is a project underway in partnership between NARA, Footnote and FamilySearch to index and digitize all of the Civil War widow's pension files --- however, at this time they are only about 2% complete.   The index card for your Alexander Shute indicates that he did receive the requested invalid pension and his widow received her requested pension (there are both application and certificate numbers for both).  These application files should indeed show you information about Alexander.  However, this widow's pension file is not among those yet completed when I checked.    For those who ARE digitized in this project, the images of the complete file are available online at Footnote.com, by searching for the widow's name, the veteran's name, or the widow's certificate (WC) number.    For those who are NOT yet completed in this project, the next option is to request the file directly from the National Archives (NARA).  This may be done in one of three ways:   1. Visit the National Archives in Washington, DC, where the originals are located and view the file, making whatever copies you wish personally - this is the least expensive option if it is in your "neighborhood," since you may be selective about which pages you may wish to copy.   2. Visit  and obtain Form NATF-85 to request the document copies by mail.  The instructions indicate the price for the file (currently $75.00 fo the full file, up to 100 pages + $.65 for additional pages).     3.  Complete and submit the form NATF-85 online (same prices apply, but service is faster).    As the digitization project progresses, more files will be available online, making access easier - for now, NARA is about the only game in town for most pension files.   Note that this information is for UNION veteran files.  The access for Confederate files is different, and the subject for another day."   If you are interested in learning more about Military Records you can join one of Diana's upcoming classes at Family Tree University:     Barbara writes in about how to find proof.  She writes: "I recently found a record for my gggrandmother at the St. John's Almshouse.  The age is only a couple years off.  How can I verify that this record is indeed for her.  Even on my other side, the cemetery stone of my ggreatmother has the wrong date of death.  What alternatives do I have to prove this, other than hiring a professional genealogist?"   Lisa recommends: 1) Do some searching in the to see if you can find any articles that give you more insight into poorhouse records and the St. John's Almshouse records specifically.  2) Try contacting a reference librarian at a leading repository and posing a few specific questions to see if they can set you in the right direction.  I would recommend the National Archives UK and the in Salt Lake City.  The latter you can contact by email.  But strive to be specific with you question and provide a digital copy of the records involved if possible.     GEM: Roger Kershaw on Britain's Home Children Not long ago I got an email from Michelle who had a suggestion for a podcast gem.  A segment on British Home Children.  While I had heard that term before, I hadn't come face to face with it in my own research.  Michelle explained in her email that these children were orphans or impoverished youth who were shipped to Canada from Great Britain through philanthropic agencies between 1869 and the 1930's. Michelle said he has an uncle whose grandmother and some of her siblings were British Home Children and she would be interested in learning more about them.    In this episode you'll hear an interview with Roger Kershaw who joined the National Archives in the UK in 1986 and is now the head of Military, Maritime, and Family records for the Advice and Records Knowledge Department.    Canada designated 2010 as the year of the British Home Child and the journal spotlighted the subject with an article in each edition. The Journal is very well done, and these articles are particularly excellent as they shed so much light on this important part of history.   Get in touch with the Alberta Genealogical Society at      

Military service has been an important event in the lives of many Minnesotans since the state’s earliest years.  The Minnesota State Archives, part of the Minnesota Historical Society Collections,  is a rich resource for documenting Minnesotans’ service in the state’s National Guard as well as overseas.  The collection is particularly strong for the period from [...]

  SHOW NOTES   Published August 5, 2007 Lisa's Movie Pick:  Full of Life (1957).  It's a really heartwarming movie about immigrants and their American born children that you can watch comfortably with your kids and your grandkids.   The novel by John Fante is still available:     GEM:  Freedom of Information Act Follow Up Email from Richard Hrazanek:  "I loved the tip about requesting your ancestor's immigration file through the Freedom of Information Act. Do you know if you can do the same thing with a person's military record." FOIA can assist you in obtaining military records. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Website article:    Rod Powers of About.com does a great job outlining article: Access to Military Records by the General Public, including genealogists who are not next-of-kin devoted to the 4th Infantry Division 224th Infantry Regiment Company "D" which his uncle served in.  Timothy outlines his experience with obtaining military records.   GEM:  Thanks for the Memories Get a piece of paper or pull up a word document.  Close your eyes for a second, and visualize a favorite memory from your childhood.  In my case I started with a favorite place, my maternal grandma's house.  But perhaps yours is the back alley where you and your friends played baseball, or your great uncle's garage where he showed you how to work on cars.  Whatever is meaningful to you. Now, open your eyes, and write your thoughts one at a time.  Just free flow it. They don't have to be complete sentences.  Later you can try your hand at writing more of your actual experiences or memories of a person.  Again, it doesn't have to be a novel or sound really professional.  It's just the memories from you heart. Tie together this gem with episode 20's Sweet Memories gem where we made a family history chocolate bar label for a candy bar that could be tucked in a Christmas Stocking as a gift.  Replace the Ingredient's list on the back label with a text box that includes these free flowing memories about the photo that appears on the front label.