RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00350
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 AUGUST 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Airman’s Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In 1963, he was told he would receive the Airman’s Medal for saving a
boy’s life. Due to the earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska and his
transfer to another base, his orders were never published.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of his Letter of
Appreciation from the Boy Scout Troop Scoutmaster, and copies of
Letters of Appreciation from his Chain of Command. Applicant’s
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 November 1961 as
a Fire Protection Specialist. On 12 November 1965, he was honorably
released from active duty, having served 3 years, 11 months and 29
days on active duty. He was transferred to the Air Force Reserve for
completion of his military service obligation (13 November 1967). His
DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. AFPC/DPPPR
advises they were able to find several Letters of Appreciation;
however, they were unable to locate a recommendation for the Airman’s
Medal or any other decoration. The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant states that although the Airman’s Medal was not recommended
in his Letters of Appreciation, he was told he would receive the
medal. When he pulled the young man out of the pool, he was not
breathing and he had to administer CPR. He hopes that the Airman’s
Medal will be considered since it would mean very much to him.
Applicant’s letter is at 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 reviewing the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not
persuaded that he should be awarded the Airman’s Medal. Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these
uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.
While it may be the applicant was told he would receive the Airman’s
Medal, there is no documentation available showing that the award was
ever submitted. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence
by the applicant substantiating his claim, we agree with the
recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.
Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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-2006-
00350 in Executive Session on 25 April 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 27 Feb 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 22 Mar 06.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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