RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02257
INDEX CODE: 110.00
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the Armed Forces,
be corrected to reflect the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf
Cluster (MSM w/1OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal, (AFCM), w/3OLC, the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S), and the Iraqi Campaign
Medal (ICM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He retired from the Air Force prior to the processing of these awards.
In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214,
and copies of his MSM w/1OLC and AFCM w/3OLC citations.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 Sep 04, the applicant was relieved from active duty and was retired
in the grade of master sergeant (E-7) effective 1 Oct 04. He was credited
with 26 years 10 months and 16 days of total active duty service for basic
pay and 26 years, 5 months and 4 days active service for retirement.
On 14 Jul 08, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center issued the applicant
a DD Form 215, reflecting award of the AFCM w/3OLC, the GWOT-S and the ICM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR defers to the board for a decision in the applicant's request
for award of the MSM w/1OLC. DPSIDR states the applicant provided the
citation awarding him the MSM w/1 OLC but his record does not show nor did
the applicant provide the Special Order awarding him the MSM w/1OLC.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 1 Aug 08
for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
not received a response.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice warranting relief. We note that the
applicant's records have been administratively corrected to reflect that he
was awarded the AFCM w/3OLC, the GWOT-S and the ICM. In regard to the MSM
w/1OLC, we note that while the applicant was unable to provide a copy of
the orders approving the MSM w/1OLC, he was able to provide a signed
certificate and validated citation awarding the MSM w/1OLC. Therefore,
based on the evidence provided, it appears that he did in fact receive the
MSM w/1OLC upon his retirement from the Air Force. In view of the above,
we recommend that his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Meritorious
Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, for meritorious service from 16 June
2003 to 30 September 2004.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-02257
in Executive Session on 9 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Mrs. Lea Gallogly, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 08, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Jul 08.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 08.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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