AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-00844
On 4 Mar 02, the applicant's commander notified her that he was recommending she be discharged from the Air Force for misconduct-minor disciplinary infractions. They found no evidence of error or injustice and the applicant did not submit any evidence. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-00904
_________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The SAF/MRB (Legal Advisor) notes the DoD guidance, dated 18 Sep 07, clearly states “that where the inability to serve was due to medical conditions beyond the member’s control recoupment would not be sought.” Applicant’s case was considered in Jan 07 under the stricter guidance dated 8 Apr 05, but counsel argues that the Board should follow the Sep 07 guidance and find the Jan 07 decision...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01122
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01122 INDEX CODE: 111.02, 126.04 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, imposed on 13 Jan 06, be declared void and expunged from his records, and his rank of staff sergeant be restored. On 26 Jun 06, the applicant's commander vacated the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01132
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits an AF Form 1969, Officer Uniform Allowance Certification; a copy of the Colorado Air National Guard (ANG), Special Orders 383 and 463, and a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued 28 Jun 96. This allowance is not payable if the officer has received an initial uniform allowance of more than $200 during the current tour of active duty, or within a period of 2 years before entering on that tour. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01146
She followed the guidelines and submitted her request to withdraw her request 88 days before the date-of- separation (DOS). The Air Force failed to properly process her request to withdraw her voluntary request to separate. The applicant’s counsel states the applicant’s request for withdrawal was not properly processed and since her request for separation was voluntary, she had the right to withdraw her request for separation.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01224
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01224 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition of intervertebral disc syndrome be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. His medical records reflect he...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01249
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01249 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was promoted to the grade of Technical Sergeant (E-6) effective and with a date of rank of 1 Apr 05, and medically retired in the grade of E-6. The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01254
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 5 January 1984, he was discharged under honorable conditions. The following members of the Board considered the applicant’s request for reconsideration of AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01254 in Executive Session on 27 January 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Air Force Review Boards Agency
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01308
On 13 January 1993, the applicant was notified of his commander's intent to recommend him for a general discharge for minor disciplinary infractions. The commander advised the applicant of his rights, and, on 19 January 1993, after consulting with counsel, he submitted a statement appealing that his discharge be characterized as honorable rather than general. We considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01352
AFBCMR BC-2008-01352 INDEX CODE: 128.14 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01357
His personnel records be changed to reflect credit for a deployment rather than being cited for his PCS assignment to Al Udeid Air Base from Jun 06 – Jun 07, and his record be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2007B (CY07B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB). In addition, he notes that an article from the Air Force Times indicates that Air Force policy has changed to mask deployment histories in the OSB. B. TAYLOR, JR. Chief Examiner Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01361
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01361 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2Q (Personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to a category “1” code which would allow him to enlist in military service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01376
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He does not agree with service connected disabilities and discharge with severance pay laws. On 15 January 2008, the Physical Evaluation Board found the applicant unfit for military service and recommended discharge with severance pay with a 20% compensable rating. A1B states Title 10, U.S.C., Section 12731b authorizes retirement with pay at age 60 for members of the Selected Reserve who no longer...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01395
His decision to retire without evaluation by the FPEB was based solely on the fact that he was told by AFPC/DPSOC and his local Military Personnel Flight (MPF) that he could, and would, be retired from civilian service effective 30 days after his 50 th birthday. It was not until January 2008, that OPM informed him that the previous information used to determine his retirement eligibility was incorrect, and that he was not eligible to retire until May 2010. The following members of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01397
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01397 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he was discharged in the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt), rather than senior airman (SrA); and that he was entitled to the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with Valor (BSM w/V), Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01419
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01419 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01420
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01420 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be upgraded from general (under honorable conditions) to honorable. We conclude, therefore, that the discharge proceedings were proper and characterization of the discharge was appropriate to the existing...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01449
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS indicates that a review of the applicant’s DD Form 214 reveals there was an error in the amount of separation pay and the narrative reason for separation. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his DD Form 214, Certificate of...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01451
The IG conclusion was largely based upon its interpretation of the existing rules related to entitlement of CZTE; specifically, its interpretation of whether the temporary duty (TDY) assignments to Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, were in direct support of Operation Northern Watch. Based on his application, dated 15 Feb 05, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) concluded the applicant was the victim of an error and injustice by the Air Combat Financial Services...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01453
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01453 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code be changed from 2B “Separated with a general, or under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge, to 1T “Air National Guard and United States Air Force Reserve airmen serving on voluntary or...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01454
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDEP evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 July 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. In the rating process, each evaluator is required to assess a ratee’s performance, honestly and to the best of their ability. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01462
AFBCMR BC-2008-01462 INDEX CODE: 137.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36- 2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01469
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS A wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer, and the records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received must have been a matter of official record. The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-01469 in Executive Session on 11 February 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01472
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01472 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 20 Dec 88, the applicant appealed to the AFDRB to have his UOTHC discharge upgraded to honorable. The AFDRB considered the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01484
DPPR advises that in order to establish eligibility for Reserve retired pay under the provision of Title 10, U.S.C., Section 12731a, a member must complete 15, but less than 20 years of satisfactory service with the last 6 years of qualifying service in a Reserve component. The applicant did not complete 15 years of satisfactory service and there is no indication in his record that he was involuntarily separated from the Air National Guard. In this regard, Title 10, Section 12731a,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01497
On 2 Oct 89, the applicant’s commander notified him he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for misconduct. He was discharged on 11 Oct 89. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of either...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01500
AFBCMR BC-2008-01500 INDEX CODE: 121.03 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01542
AFBCMR BC-2008-01542 INDEX CODE: 128.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36- 2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01555
AFBCMR BC-2008-01555 INDEX CODE: 110.02 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01560
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01560 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), Airman’s Medal (AM), Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01562
On 29 Jan 91, his commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for unsatisfactory performance. On 1 Feb 91, the legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation. AFPC/DPSOS’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01564
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01564 INDEX CODE: 112.10 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code of "4C" which denotes "Separated for concealment of juvenile records, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01583
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was addicted to marijuana for many years of his life. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. Exhibit F. Applicant’s Letter, dated 26 Jun 08, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01595
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a thorough review of the applicant’s Master Personnel Records failed to provide any document that substantiated any time in Vietnam. DPSIDR states after a thorough review of the applicant’s military records they were unable to verify the applicant was in Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01601
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B. The unsigned letters from the two other medical officers who also claim incomplete or erroneous information during their briefings, attended briefings in 1992 and 2000 respectively, and would not know what was briefed in 1987. DPSIT advises that approximately 50 percent of the 60 plus...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01603
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request that her discharge be changed from “uncharacterized” (entry level separation) to “medical.” He does not possess medical documents from the applicant’s period of military service in order to conduct a full analysis of any relationship between all of her symptoms and her inability to complete the AFA Preparatory School. Specifically, when a service member is unable to complete the initial requirements of military...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01604
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01604 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his involvement in the 1958 Taiwan crisis. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01638
AFBCMR BC-2008-01638 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to , be corrected to show that she was awarded three additional non-paid inactive duty training point for retention/retirement year 22 June 2004...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01643
DPSOS states that the applicant was separated from the Air Force on 30 October 2007 under the provision of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for miscellaneous reasons and the Military Personnel Flight Memorandum 07-59; Air Force, Force Shaping, dated 22 August 2007. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, was forwarded to the applicant on 25 July 2008...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01644
INDEX CODE: 136.00 AFBCMR BC-2008-01644 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01646
In support of the applicants request, he provided a personal statement dated 22 April 2008; a virtual military personnel facility (vMPF) printout undated, two AF Forms 911, Senior Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), dated 30 May 2006 and 9 June 2005; an extract from AFI 36-2502 which states the process for enlisted IMA promotions, an email from his unit of attachment commander dated 3 November 2006, a letter of recommendation from the 784th Combat Sustainment Group Commander, undated; and a...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01650
It is necessary that the wound required or received treatment by medical personnel. In this respect, persuasive evidence has not been presented that would corroborate his contention the injuries he received were the direct result of enemy action as required for award of the Purple Heart. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008- 01650 in Executive Session on 6 August 2008, under the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01661
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01661 INDEX CODE: 113.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive Vietnam service credit in order to be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01666
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01666 INDEX CODE: 108.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was retired by reason of a physical disability because of a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hallucinations. In the Medical Consultant’s view, there was no error or injustice in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01677
The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 25 July 2008, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01680
4RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01680 INDEX NUMBER: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge documents be corrected to reflect that he served as a master sergeant. _________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge documents only state that he was a...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01704
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01704 INDEX CODE: 111.01 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Article 15 (nonjudicial punishment) be set aside and removed from his records. However, despite the imposing commander’s request relating to the applicant's nonjudicial punishment, JAJM is unable to recommend the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01705
HQ Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) has administratively corrected his requests with the exception of item 29 and his request for award of the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIMC recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change block 29 of his DD Form 214 to reflect the dates 15 July 2002 – 29 October 2007. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01713
AFBCMR BC-2008-01713 INDEX CODE: 128.10 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01722
The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing warranting a change to his separation code or narrative reason for separation. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states in March 2008 his general (under honorable conditions) discharge was upgraded to an...