RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00992

COUNSEL: None

HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service during the Taiwan Straits Crisis from 23 Aug 58 to 1 Jan 1959.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was serving in Taiwan when the crisis began and should be considered eligible for award of the AFEM. He notes those individuals who were deployed or TDY during the crises received the medal. A complete copy of the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDRA reviewed this application and recommended denial as the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence of his eligibility for the award. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and furnished a response which is attached at Exhibit E.

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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 error or injustice. After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant. Absent evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.

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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00992 in Executive Session on 5 January 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair

, Member

, Member

The following documentary evidence with regard to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00992 was considered:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 10, w/atchs.

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 9 Jul 10.

Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 Jul 10

Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Aug 10, w/atchs.

Panel Chair