RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03323
INDEX CODE: 108.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Kosovo Campaign
Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he retired, the Kosovo Campaign Medal had not been approved;
therefore, he never had the opportunity to have the medal placed in
his records.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides documentation
pertaining to the Kosovo Campaign Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal,
First Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM, 1OLC) certificate, and his separation
document.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate that he was
relieved from active duty on 31 Jul 00, and retired, effective 1 Aug
00, in the grade of master sergeant.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial noting the Kosovo Campaign Medal was
approved by President Clinton on 3 May 00 to recognize the
accomplishments of military service members participating or in direct
support of Kosovo operations within established areas of eligibility.
Service members are authorized the Kosovo Campaign Medal in direct
support of the operation for 30 consecutive days in the area of
eligibility or 60 nonconsecutive days in direct support of Kosovo
operations. After a thorough review of the applicant’s records,
AFPC/DPSIDR indicates they were unable to determine his deployment to
the area of eligibility.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 3 Oct
08 for review and response within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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's complete
submission was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly
noted. However, we do not find his assertions or the supporting
documentation sufficient to persuade us the applicant met the
established criteria for the Kosovo Campaign Medal. In view of the
foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary,
we conclude the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of
establishing that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.
Accordingly, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2008-03323 in Executive Session on 6 Nov 08, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 08, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Sep 08, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 08.
LAURENCE M. GRONER
Panel Chair
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