RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02447 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect award of the Air 
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He is entitled to the AFCM for his participation as part of a 
four man team that was sent to Wheelus Air Base in 1967 on sealed 
orders to support Israel during a six day war with Libya. He was 
told he would receive the medal when he returned to England. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides 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’s DD Form 214 reflects he served from 23 Nov 63 
through 19 Nov 67. He was credited with three years, four 
months, and four days of Foreign Service. The applicant’s AF 
Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects the applicant served in 
England from 15 Jul 64 through 18 Nov 67. 

 

The AFCM is awarded to service members of the Armed Forces who 
served in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, who 
distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. 
The degree of merit must be distinctive. The acts of courage 
does not have to involve the voluntary risk of life required for 
the Soldier’s Medal (or the Airman’s Medal now authorized for the 
Air Force) may be considered for the AFCM. 

 


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the 
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibits C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial 
noting there was no official documentation provided or located in 
the applicant’s military records to substantiate the applicant 
was awarded or recommended for the AFCM. Furthermore, there was 
no documentation found in the applicant’s record reflecting he 
served at Wheelus AFB. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR 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 applicant on 
19 Aug 11 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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. After 
careful consideration of the 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 the 
applicant. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2011-02447 in Executive Session on 9 Feb 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 8 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair