RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02229
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Air Medal (AM).
2. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) administratively
corrected.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines, from Jul 69 thru
Oct 71 and flew air missions on a C-141 as a medical technician for
more than 3 years. He received hazardous duty pay and tax free
exemptions while on temporary duty to Vietnam. He is trying to
join the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); however, his foreign
service is not reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
discharge certificate.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicants military records, are contained in the letter
prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly,
there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of
Proceedings.
The AM criteria: It is awarded to U.S. military and civilian
personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements
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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that after reviewing
the applicants military personnel record, they were able to verify
his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/1OLC; the
VSM with one Bronze Service Star; and the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm. DPSIDR will administrative correct his
records. However, they were unable to locate a special order or
any other official documentation to justify award of the AM.
Therefore, DPSIDR cannot support his request for the AM.
The DPSIDR complete 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 29 Oct 10 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 with regard to the
applicants request for the AM. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, 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 relief beyond that already granted
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no basis to
favorably consider 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-2010-02229 in Executive Session on 2 Dec 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Oct 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 10.
Panel Chair
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