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In the event that you or your family members need assistance with defense payroll, retirement benefits, TRICARE, records corrections, and discharges, I am available to assist you. I encourage active duty military personnel to make every effort to resolve an issue through their proper chain of command. In addition to what you see below, please contact one of my district offices with questions you may have or to request personal assistance with any of the military processes.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Military:

Who can help me regarding my TRICARE benefits?

Click here for detailed information concerning benefits, programs, eligibility, and a list of Network Providers in your area. If you have remaining questions, you can contact TRICARE Central office at 1-800-874-9378 or contact one of my district offices.

How can I change the character of my discharge or re-entry code?

  • If you are a former member of the Armed Services, click here for instructions and a DD Form 293 application to be submitted to the appropriate review board.
  • If you were released by the decision of a General Court Martial, or if 15 or more years have lapsed since your discharge, you must submit DD Form 149 to the Board for Correction of Military Record for your branch of service.
    • If you served in the Army, mail your completed  DD Form 293 to:
Army Discharge Review Board Attention: SFMR-RBB Room 200A 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington , VA 22202-4504 Air Force Military Personnel Center Attention: DPMDOA1 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-6001
    • If you served in the Navy or Marine Corps, mail DD Form 293 to:
Navy Discharge Review Board 801 N. Randolph St., Suite 905 Arlington , VA 22203 Coast Guard Attention: GPE1 Washington , DC 20593

How can I get a copy of my discharge papers, military service records, and/or medals?

I am more than happy to work with the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)  on your behalf. Please complete the Privacy Authorization Form and mail it to one of my district offices. Be sure to include your full name, social security number, serial number, branch of service, dates of service, date of birth, and unit or battalion assignment. If you have your discharge papers and you are requesting records and/or medals, please include your DD Form 214 to expedite the process.