RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00844 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of 
the United States, be corrected to reflect he served at Wheeler 
AFB, Tripoli. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served in Africa and his records do not reflect this in the 
Foreign Service section of his DD 214. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD 
Form 214. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Aug 51, for 
a term of four years, and was progressively promoted to the grade 
of airman second class. He was honorably discharged on 
29 Aug 55, after he completed his term of service. He served a 
total of four years of active service. 

 

His DD 214, indicates award of the National Defense Service 
Medal, and the Occupational Medal (Germany). His record reflects 
he served 2 years, 3 months, and 14 days Foreign and/or Sea 
service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial and states, in part, that a review 
of the applicant’s available military records did not reveal an 
error to his Foreign Service. The applicant has the burden of 
providing sufficient evidence of probable material error or 
injustice. Based on the lack of documentation to substantiate 
his request, DPAPP recommends disapproval of the applicant’s 
request. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 26 Sep 09, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case, however; we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. No 
evidence has been presented showing the applicant’s entitlement 
to the requested service credit. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2009-00844 in Executive Session on 18 Nov 09, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 Sep 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair