RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01961
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His separation document (DD 214) be corrected to show he was awarded the
Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Global War on Terrorism Medal (GWOT),
Air and Space Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal w/One Oak
Leaf Cluster(MSM) (1OLC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The requested medals were approved after his release from active duty. The
MSM (1OLC) was mailed to his residence after his retirement.
In support of the application, the applicant submits his personal
statement, a copy of his separation document (DD 214), a copy of his
discharge certificate, copies of two (2) Air Force Achievement Medals with
Special Orders G-5 & GA-216, a copy of the Air Force Commendation Medal
(1OLC) with Special Order GS-07, a copy of the MSM with Special Order GS-
001, copies of three (3) enlisted performance evaluations, and copies of
excerpted news articles on the KDSM, ASCM, and GWOT medals.
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 7 August 1980 at the age
of 17. He was progressively promoted to the grade of Master Sergeant (E-7)
and was retired on 1 November 2002. He was credited with 22 years, 2
months and 24 days of active duty service.
The applicant’s separation document reveals he received the Kuwait Liberty
Medal; Air Force Training Ribbon; NCO Professional Military Education
Ribbon with One Bronze Leaf Cluster; Air Force Longevity Service Award
Ribbon with Four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force Overseas Tour Ribbon
with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon;
Humanitarian Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal with One Bronze
Star; National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze Star; Air Force Good
Conduct Medal with Four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force Outstanding
Unit Award Ribbon with Three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force
Achievement Medal with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; and the Air Force
Commendation Medal with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.
On 30 July 2004, the applicant’s records were corrected to include the
Meritorious Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster; the Air and Space
Campaign Medal; and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval of the GWOT medal. DPPPR states for
an individual to be entitled to the GWOT, they must have been deployed
abroad, on or after 11 September 2001, for service in Operation ENDURING
FREEDOM (EOF) or Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). DPPPR notes there is no
documentation in the applicant’s military record, nor did he provide any
supporting documentation proving he was deployed in support of EOF or OIF.
DPPPR verified the applicant’s entitlement to the MSM (1 OLC), the ASCM,
and the KDSM. DPPPR has corrected the applicant’s records to reflect the
receipt of these awards, and issued him an updated separation document.
DPPPR’s 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 for
review and comment on 6 August 2004. As of this date, this office has
received no response (Exhibit D).
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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 a thorough review of the available
evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that
his records should be corrected to show he is entitled to the award of the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Other than his own assertions, the
applicant has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his
entitlement to the above-cited award. We are not unmindful or
unappreciative of his service to his Nation. However, in the absence of
documentary evidence that, in our view, successfully refutes the Air Force
assessment of his case, we have no basis on which to favorably consider
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 this application in Executive
Session on 19 January 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2004-01961:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Jun 04 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 22 Jul 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 04.
FREDERICK R. BEAMAN III
Panel Chair
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