RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03280
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be updated to reflect the Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
(GWOT-S), and the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit of assignment received the medals listed above for services
performed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM during their 6-month
deployment.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement, a
copy of an Air Force Achievement Medal certificate and order, and a copy of
his DD Form 214.
Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty for 2 years, 6 months, and 9 days
and was honorably discharged on 18 October 2004.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of his request for the MUA. DPSIDR states
that they were unable to verify that his unit of assignment ever received
the MUA during the period in question. However, they were able to verify
the applicant's entitlement to the GWOT-E, the AFESR w/GB, and the GWOT-S.
The complete DPSIDR 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 24
October 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice warranting award of the MUA. Based on the
evidence provided, we are unable to corroborate his entitlement to the
award of the MUA, as he is contending. Therefore, 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
other than what has been administratively corrected, the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting
the additional 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-
03280 in Executive Session on 11 December 2008, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. Anthony P. Reardon, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2008-03280 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 September 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 25 September 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 October 2008.
GREGORY A. PARKER
Panel Chair
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