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Fold3 provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans who served in defense of their country and to maintain peace throughout the world. Original records at Fold3 help you discove

r and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

This B-24 Bomber crew turned their aircraft into a literal canvas, hand-painting a detailed map of every single bombing ...
06/23/2026

This B-24 Bomber crew turned their aircraft into a literal canvas, hand-painting a detailed map of every single bombing mission they completed before heading back to the US. Look closely, and you'll spot the Ploesti oil refineries. On this day in 1944, 761 bombers from the 15th Air Force launched a massive attack on those highly defended refineries. https://f3.social/6ye8

What did it take to be George Washington's bodyguard during the Revolutionary War? The elite Life Guard had specific req...
06/21/2026

What did it take to be George Washington's bodyguard during the Revolutionary War? The elite Life Guard had specific requirements, but still, a few Loyalists managed to infiltrate the unit in a terrifying assassination plot. Learn more about Washington's Life Guard on our blog: https://f3.social/6ye3

Pictured here are members of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free all enslaved individua...
06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free all enslaved individuals. This photo comes from a 1913 Juneteenth celebration: https://f3.social/6ye4

During WWII, crews celebrated successful bombing runs by painting symbols on the nose of their aircraft. We've created a...
06/18/2026

During WWII, crews celebrated successful bombing runs by painting symbols on the nose of their aircraft. We've created a key to help you identify the different types of symbols. Check out our WWII Mission Symbols chart here: https://f3.social/6ye2

Tracing a War of 1812 ancestor in a pension file? Don't skip the Survivor's Brief. Think of it as a cheat sheet. It incl...
06/16/2026

Tracing a War of 1812 ancestor in a pension file? Don't skip the Survivor's Brief.

Think of it as a cheat sheet. It includes a summary of service, vital dates and locations (birthdate, residence, enlistment, discharge), and the final verdict: was the claim approved or rejected?

Explore our FREE War of 1812 Pension Files collection on Fold3! https://f3.social/6xyt

Do you have an ancestor who served in WWI? We have a collection of WWI panoramic unit photos. They are organized by unit...
06/14/2026

Do you have an ancestor who served in WWI? We have a collection of WWI panoramic unit photos. They are organized by unit and are remarkably crisp and clear. Just zoom in to find your ancestor! Check out the collection here: https://f3.social/6xyc?

83 years ago today, this crew from the 95th Bomb Group, 334th Squadron, was on a bombing mission over shipyards in Kiel,...
06/13/2026

83 years ago today, this crew from the 95th Bomb Group, 334th Squadron, was on a bombing mission over shipyards in Kiel, Germany, when they were shot down by enemy fire. There were 13 people aboard the aircraft, and 11 died. Two were taken as POWs. See the Missing Air Crew Report detailing the incident here: https://f3.social/6ye1

The 69th New York Infantry Regiment (nicknamed the "Fighting 69th") was a legendary unit composed primarily of young Iri...
06/11/2026

The 69th New York Infantry Regiment (nicknamed the "Fighting 69th") was a legendary unit composed primarily of young Irish immigrants. They fought in many major campaigns and had the highest casualty rate of any NY regiment. In this photo, they attended a Saturday morning mass during the Civil War. Notice the two women seated with umbrellas: https://f3.social/6ye0

Check out this video on how to use Fold3 to find military records:
06/09/2026

Check out this video on how to use Fold3 to find military records:

Military records can reveal incredible stories about your ancestors' lives, but many people don't know where to find them or how to search effectively. That'...

Most Revolutionary War veterans lost their paperwork and needed affidavits to prove their service for a pension. John Be...
06/09/2026

Most Revolutionary War veterans lost their paperwork and needed affidavits to prove their service for a pension. John Beal wasn't "most veterans." His file contains his original discharge papers—signed by George Washington.

What treasures will you find about your ancestors? Search our pension files today! https://f3.social/6y0i

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