RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02065
INDEX CODE: 106.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 December 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to
honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Many years have passed since his discharge from the Air Force and he has
become a productive citizen of society. He has been happily married to a
Christian woman for 19 years, and together they have six children and many
grand children and great-grand children.
The Lord called him into the gospel in 1967 and he became an ordained
minister that same year. He has been pastoring for 40 years, and is
presently vice-moderator in the Mt. Calvary District in his home church
district.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. After working in the
coal mines for over 30 years, he retired and now devotes most of his time
to his ministry, mentoring and guiding the youth in the church. He and his
wife are playing an active role in getting the church remodeled, and he is
asked to preach revivals at some surrounding churches. These are very
rewarding as he has brought many souls to Christ.
He is now 72 years old and has had many years to reflect back on his life
and the mistakes he made in his youth. He realizes that the choices we
make in life, whether right or wrong, will come back to reward or haunt us.
He has truly repented for that one moment of bad judgment, and has wished
a million times that he could re-live that moment as he would not make the
same mistake twice.
He is proud to say he has a loving and devoted wife, family members,
children, and church family and minister friends in the gospel who support
him 100%. He is not only making this request for himself, but for his
family and children as well, which he believes is vital in being a leader
and role model.
In support of his appeal, he has furnished copies of a DD Form 293,
Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal From the Armed Forces
of the United States, dated 8 June 2007, an undated statement from his
wife, a Certificate of Ordination, dated 29 October 1967, a Certificate of
Appreciation, dated 14 Apr 1996, a Certificate of Appreciation, dated 24
June 2005, and his DD Form 214, dated 21 December 1956.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The National Personnel Records Center advises that the applicant's military
personnel records were apparently destroyed by fire in 1973, and no
Military Personnel Record is available under the name, social security
number, or service number provided. Therefore, the facts surrounding his
separation cannot be verified. Data extracted from his DD Form 214, Armed
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects that
he was discharged on 21 December 1956, and issued an under other than
honorable conditions discharge.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Clarksburg, WV, indicated that on the basis of the data furnished, they
were unable to locate an arrest record (Exhibit C).
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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. Based upon the presumption of
regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs and without evidence to
the contrary, we must assume that the applicant's discharge was proper and
in compliance with appropriate directives. The only other basis upon which
to upgrade his discharge would be based on clemency. However, applicant
has failed to provide sufficient documentation pertaining to his post-
service activities. Should he provide documentary evidence pertaining to
his post-service activities we would be willing to reconsider his appeal.
In the absence of such evidence, favorable action is not recommended.
Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon
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 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-2007-02065
in Executive Session on 2 August 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jun 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. DD Form 214, dated 21 Dec 56.
Exhibit C. FBI Response, dated 3 Jul 07.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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