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The National Archives are a must for any genealogist. The amount of information you can find there is mind-boggling and increases all the time. This is the best place to start if you are searching for records of military veterans!
The headquarters are in Washington DC but NARA maintains locations across the country that are open to the public and staffed with very knowledgeable volunteers to help you navigate through the collections. They also have on-line access to Ancestry.com.
NARA Sites
This is the main NARA page
This is a good place to start if you are new to the NARA web site. This page contains answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
The National Archives administers a nationwide network of facilities, serving both the public and federal agencies. This link will take you directly to a map of those locations.
NARA Genealogy section listed by research topics, or types of records available to search. From the Research Topics pages, you will find links to pages throughout the web site with articles, finding aids, and other helpful information to help you prepare for your genealogical research.
Find information about America's diplomatic and military records—from the Revolutionary to the Persian Gulf War.