I found this on the NARA site: DoD or the National Personnel Records Center do not intend to destroy paper Official Military Personnel Records (OMPF) stored at the Center. The purpose of any electronic scanning that may be done in the future would be to reduce handling of fragile records during the reference process or to reduce the time necessary to locate an OMPF. It is our responsibility to preserve and protect Official Military Personnel Files, as they are permanently valuable records documenting the essential evidence of military service for the veterans of our nation. Vernon DuBar -- Spread the word! Legacy Family Tree is now FREE. Download it today at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Index.asp?mid=4129MSi The DuBar (Joubert), Boyd & Bowman Family website and tombstone photos: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dubar/