A 1973 fire destroyed over 22 million military records at The National Personnel Records Center in North County. It is the second largest national archives building in the country. Find out what revolutionary methods scientists are using to recover those records. | via Living St. Louis | Nine PBS

In this episode, theSITREP asks Scott Levins, Director of NPRC, how to replace military medals, decorations, and other lost items. Please refer to the links below for additional assistance and information. For additional information about NPRC, visit: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center Listen to the complete "Military Records" podcast - https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e69738a CONNECT WITH theSITREP - Email us ideas at theSITREP@va.gov - Audio podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/t