RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03005
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 April 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Both ribbons were awarded to his unit after the Cuban crisis before
his squadron was disbanded.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his Reserve
documents, a copy of a Special Order showing his promotion from airman
third class to airman second class, and a copy showing his assignment
to the 825 Combat Support Group, Keesler AFB, MS.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who served on
active duty from 28 December 1960 to 16 October 1964. He served 3
years 9 months and 19 days on active duty. On 17 October 1964, he
transferred to the Air Force Reserve. On 27 December 1966, he was
honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states they were unable to verify
the units mentioned received neither the PUC nor AFOUA during the
applicant’s timeframe. They further stated the applicant needs to
provide official military documentation to verify his entitlement to
the awards.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant provided a letter saying some of the 70th RCW B47s were sent
to Spain and others were put on the alert pad. He was sent to the
alert pad for the duration of the Cuban crisis.
A copy of applicant's 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. As
stated, the applicant needs to provide official military documentation
to verify his entitlement to the requested awards. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 this application in
Executive Session on 30 November 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-03005 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 12 Oct 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Oct 06.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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