RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03529
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD 214 be amended to include the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
and an Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he was awarded the AFCM and should have been authorized the
NDSM for his service in Korea.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force for a total of 9 years and 6
days. On 26 June 1952, he was honorably discharged in the grade of staff
sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of his request for the AFCM. DPSIDR was
unable to verify that he was awarded or recommended for award of the AFCM.
DPSIDR was able to verify the entitlement to the NDSM and his records will
be corrected administratively by the appropriate office of primary
responsibility.
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. We took note of the applicant’s complete
submission; however, based on the evidence provided we find no evidence
which would persuade us that he was recommended for, or awarded of the
AFCM. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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.
Accordingly, other than that which has been administratively corrected, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting the additional relief
sought.
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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-
03529 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 Reardon, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2008-03529 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 September 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 6 October 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 October 2008.
GREGORY A. PARKER
Panel Chair
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