RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03108
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 APR 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes that not having been recognized for service during the
Cuban missile Crisis is a great injustice.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement,
a copy of excerpts from his immunization record and a copy of his DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
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 13 November 1959.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-
4). The applicant separated on 12 August 1964 and received an
honorable discharge after completion of required active duty service.
His DD Form 214 reflects award of the National Defense Service Medal,
and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. He served a total of 4 years
and 9 months of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the AFEM is awarded to members
of the service who, after 1 July 1958, have participated in United
States military operations and encountered foreign armed opposition,
or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.
According to DPPPR the applicant was assigned to the Wilford Hall USAF
Hospital, Aerospace Medical Division, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas,
his entire enlistment.
DPPPR states after reviewing the applicants military record they are
unable to find evidence the applicant deployed in support of the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the applicant did not provide documentation to
substantiate his claim for award of the AFEM.
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states it is true that he was not permitted to leave the
Wilford Hall Hospital duty section. He concurs that non-deployment
was the factual matter though he feels his responsibility for possible
necessary duties went largely unrecognized.
The applicant’s complete response is 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 an error or injustice. The applicant has not
submitted, nor do his military records contain evidence of his
eligibility for award of the AFEM. The Board notes the AFEM is
awarded to military members who after 1 July 1958 participated in
United States military operations and encountered foreign armed
opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed
Forces. In this regard we note the applicant’s unit of assignment
during his enlistment was not a participant of the Cuban Missile
Crisis. We are not unmindful or unappreciative of his service to his
Nation. Should he secure supporting documentation to substantiate he
participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, we would be willing to
reconsider his application. We agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant
has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in 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 Docket Number BC-2005-
03108 in Executive Session on 8 February 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Oct 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 6 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Dec 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Dec 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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