RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00564
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the awards and decorations
that he believes he is entitled to receive.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on copies of his DD Form 214s, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, and the Air Force Personnel Center
(AFPC) Record of Unit Awards, he believes a search should be
conducted to verify his eligibility for the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), Global War on
Terrorism Service (GWOTS) Medal and the Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary (GWOTE) Medal. He has also been awarded the
following that are not currently listed on the Virtual Military
Personnel Flight (VMPF): The Air Force Commendation Medal
(AFCM), Device for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
(AFOEA), the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) he requests
research for M and Hour Glass devices, and the Overseas Short
Tour Ribbon.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided several
copies of DD Forms 214, and Air Force Recognition Programs web
page information from AFPC.
Applicants complete submission is attached.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a current member of the Pennsylvania Air
National Guard (PAANG) serving in the grade of master sergeant.
He has over 15 years of satisfactory service toward a Reserve
retirement at age 60.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
This application was sent to the NGB on 13 February 2008 for an
advisory opinion based on the merits of the application. To
date, the NGB has failed to provide one.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has not exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The
applicant has not provided evidence of actions on his part to
obtain the relief he seeks through the proper administrative
channels. The AFBCMR process is not intended as substitute for
the proper utilization of established channels, such as the
local military personnel flight for the type of corrections he
seeks. Further, while he has provided information regarding
decorations he believes he is entitled to, he has not provided
evidence to show that he is, in fact, entitled to the
decorations. Until such time as he has exhausted all available
administrative remedies and has then provided evidence
supporting his contention that he is entitled to the decorations
he seeks, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
requested.
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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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2008-00564 in Executive Session on 15 April 2009,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Chair
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence with regard to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2008-00564 was considered:
Exhibit. DD Form 149, dated 6 February 2008, w/atchs.
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Chair
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