RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04062
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Gold or Silver Life-Saving Medal (G/S-LSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The military never awarded him a decoration for his life-saving
actions in 2006.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a Thank You Letter
from American Airlines and a copy of an American Airlines
Transportation Voucher Exchange Coupon.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 7 Jun 00, for a term of
four years and was progressively promoted to the grade of staff
sergeant. He was disability discharged with severance pay on 7 May
07, for chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease, and
received an honorable discharge service characterization. He served a
total of 6 years, 11 months and 1 day active duty service.
His DD 214 reflects award of the Air Force Achievement Medal, the
National Defense Service medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and
the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, and states, in part, that the GLSM is
awarded for heroic conduct at the risk of life during the rescue or
attempted rescue of a victim of drowning or shipwreck. The SLSM is
awarded under the same conditions as the GLSM. The applicant did not
provide official documentation that verifies his heroic act, and no
official documentation was located to support award of the requested
medal.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
18 Jan 08, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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. The applicant has not submitted
persuasive evidence to substantiate his request, nor does the evidence
of record reflect his eligibility for the requested awards. Should he
provide official documentation to support his entitlement to this
award, the Board would be willing to reconsider his request. In view
of the above, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air
Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. Therefore, we find no compelling basis to
warrant favorable consideration of 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 Docket Number BC-2007-
04062 in Executive Session on 4 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memo, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 7 Jan 08.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jan 08.
JAMES W. RUSSELL
Panel Chair
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