RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04363
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded multiple Air Medals
(AM) and Aerial Achievement Medals (AAM) in support of Operation
DESERT STORM (ODS), Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and Operation
IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records were not updated prior to his retirement.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 29 May to 31 Aug 05. He
participated in ODS, OEF and OIF as a KC-135 pilot. He retired in the
grade of lieutenant colonel on 1 Sep 05.
His DD 214 indicates award of the AM w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the AAM
(Basic) and numerous additional awards.
The AM is awarded to the U.S. military and civilian personnel for
single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating
in aerial flight and foreign military personnel in actual combat in
support of operations. Required achievement is less than that
required for the Distinguished Flying Cross, but must be accomplished
with distinction above and beyond that expected of professional
airmen. It is not awarded for peace time sustained operational
activities and flights.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states, in part, that after a review
of the applicant’s military records, his eligibility for award of
additional AMs and AAMs could not be verified.
DPSIDR verified the applicant was awarded the AM, AM w/1 Oak Leaf
Cluster, and the AAM during ODS.
The complete AFPC/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
13 Feb 09, 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 Board notes, the applicant’s
records reflect his entitlement to the AM, AM w/1 OLC, and the AAM.
However, he has not submitted sufficient persuasive evidence to
substantiate additional awards, nor does the evidence of record
reflect his eligibility for additional awards for his participation in
Operation ENDURING FREEDOM or Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Should he
provide official documentation to support his request for additional
medals, 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 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-2008-
04363 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 09, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara J. Barger, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Dec 08.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 30 Jan 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Feb 09.
GREGORY A. PARKER
Panel Chair
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