RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03480
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 19 MARCH 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was only 17 years old and not very mature for his age. He had a hard
time with the military way of life. At the time he was happy to be out of
military service, but as time went by he realized what a terrible mistake
he had made. He is truly sorry and ashamed of his actions.
He received his General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enrolled in college.
He married a wonderful Christian girl and started his career. He never
told anyone about his discharge because he is extremely ashamed of it. He
would like his discharge upgraded to Honorable for the sake of his 44-year
old daughter and 19-year old grandson.
In support of his application, the applicant submits a profile of his life,
six support letters, and his separation document. The applicant’s complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The following is the only known information pertaining to the applicant’s
service and was extracted from the partially reconstructed record and from
documents provided by the applicant.
On 17 August 1954, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 17 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of 4 years. On
28 May 1955, the former member was discharged with an undesirable
discharge. He was credited with 8 months and 18 days’ total active
service.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On 6 December 2005, the applicant was invited to submit information
pertaining to his post-service activities (Exhibit C). In his response
dated 13 January 2006, the applicant resubmitted the documents included in
his initial application (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 probable error or injustice. The applicant has provided no
evidence to show that his discharge was improper or not in compliance with
appropriate directives, However, his post-service activities and character
reference letters seem to indicate he has led a stable and productive life,
and it appears that there is no evidence that he has had any subsequent
involvement of a derogatory nature since his separation from the Air Force.
In light of the above, and on the basis of clemency, we believe an upgrade
of his discharge to general (under honorable conditions) would be
appropriate. The applicant’s request for upgrade to an honorable discharge
was considered; however, in the absence of evidence by the applicant other
than his own statements pertaining to the quality of his service, the facts
and circumstances surrounding his separation, and his activities since
leaving the service, we do not believe that an upgrade to an honorable
discharge is warranted. Accordingly, we recommend that his records be
corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 28 May 1955 he was discharged
with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions).
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 2 May 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Panel Member
Mr. John E. B. Smith, Panel Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2005-03480.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Nov 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Applicant’s Letter, dated 13 Jan 06, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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