The National Personnel Records Center does maintain some Army and Air National Guard personnel records (see www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/frequently_requested_records.html). When a veteran of the National Guard requests copies from their personnel record a check of the NPRC registry system must be made to determine whether the record is stored at this Center. If a record is found, request the record and determine whether we can answer the veteran's request. If we are able to answer the veteran's request do so and close out the case. If no record is found, utilize the existing pattern paragraph to explain to the veteran that we do not possess the record and that they should check with the Adjutant General's office of the state in which military service was rendered. If we have the record but the record does not contain the material the veteran is requesting then explain that to the veteran and suggest they contact the Adjutant General's office of the state in which military service was rendered.