FOIA Disappointing
When I mailed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Veterans Affairs in December 2024, I knew I might be waiting… Read More »FOIA Disappointing
Home »
military
How to Access BIRLS Files for Free
Thanks to Reclaim the Records, accessing BIRLS files has never been easier! I recently discovered my grandfather’s military service details and submitted a FOIA request… Read More »How to Access BIRLS Files for Free
Sider for the Win
Have you ever been asked to convert a paper document to a computer file? When I was recently asked if I could do such a… Read More »Sider for the Win
Veterans Banner
Banners Are Coming! Have you seen the banners that Emporia hangs around Veterans Day to honor their veterans? Seneca, Kansas will be hanging banners this… Read More »Veterans Banner
Veteran’s Day
Today is veteran’s day. In honor of all who have served, today’s post is going to highlight some of my previous posts about veterans. Last… Read More »Veteran’s Day
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun
Calling all Genea-Musings Fans: It’s Saturday Night again – time for some more Genealogy Fun!! Here is your assignment, should you decide to accept it (you ARE reading… Read More »Saturday Night Genealogy Fun
Mailbag
Do you remember the days of the SASE, putting one in a letter and then waiting for it to come back to you? (SASE: Self… Read More »Mailbag
Saturday Tidbits
Nemaha County Men Leave for Camp The Courier TribuneMonday, January 6, 1941page 1 The United States is building for possible war but largely this has… Read More »Saturday Tidbits
Memorial Day
Today is the day that was established to honor those who died while serving our country. Can you identify your ancestors or cousins whom we… Read More »Memorial Day
Saturday Tidbits
1940 Draft Continued Courier TribuneThursday, November 21, 1940page 1 Draft Order(Official List Continued) 51 Wilbur Louis Roeder52 Virgil Elmer Brockman53 Walter Stauffer54 Vincent Frank Wessel55… Read More »Saturday Tidbits