RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00907 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. Her active duty for training days reflect 181 days. 

 

2. Her name be changed from Gloria Jean Jones to Gloria Jean 
Thomas Jones. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She served 181 days on active duty for training. In regard to 
her name change - Gloria Jean Jones is not her original name. 
This error affects her medical records. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provided a certificate 
of birth, documents extracted from her military personnel records 
and service medical records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 October 
1981. 

 

On 2 February 1982, the applicant was honorably released from 
active duty, under the provisions of AFR 35-6, Completion of 
Initial Active Duty Training. She served 3 months and 27 days on 
active duty. 

 

On 13 August 2009, HQ AFPC/DPSSR advised the applicant that her 
request to change her name is not warranted. AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, permits changes for former 
members if it is shown that the Air Force erroneously recorded 
data in question when a member enlisted. A review of the 
applicant's records show she enlisted, served and was discharged 
under the name "Gloria Jean Jones." 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 


 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant 
submitted fragments of documentation which reflect dates for 
appointments beyond 2 February 1982. However, it appears the 
applicant performed duty as a Reservist and the evidence 
submitted is not sufficient to determine what status, active or 
reserve, she was serving in during the time periods indicated. 
The Air Force does not issue a DD Form 214, Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Reservists for periods 
of active duty less than 90 days, i.e., reservist on weekend duty 
or two-week annual training. There is no evidence in the 
applicant's record which would support or authorize a change to 
her DD Form 214. Additionally, the applicant did not provide any 
evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the preparation 
or processing of her DD Form 214. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 18 September 2009, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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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. After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s 
submission, it is our opinion that relief is not warranted in 
this case. The applicant's contentions regarding her request to 
have her active duty for training days reflect 181 days are duly 
noted; however, other than her own assertions she has provided no 
evidence which sustains her burden of proof of either an error or 
injustice. In regard to the applicant’s name change, AFPC/DPSSR 
properly advised the applicant that no evidence was found to show 
the applicant’s name recorded for enlistment, time served and 
discharge was erroneous. In view of the above and in the absence 
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00907 in Executive Session on 12 November 2009, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00907 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 February 2009, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 27 July 2009, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 September 2009. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair