RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03009
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England, from 3 Aug 61 to
8 Apr 64, he supported the Cuban Missile Crisis and should have
been awarded the AFEM. He was involved in decrypting top secret
messages to assist jets and was not aware that the AFEM was
awarded to members who supported the Cuban Missile Crisis. In
addition, he recently read an article that a sailor was awarded
the AFEM for his support of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or
Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 12 Feb 65 separation,
and a portion of his AF Form 7, Airman Military Record.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 14 Feb 61 and was
progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class
(A1C/E-4).
He was honorably released from active duty under the provisions
of AFR 39-14, on 12 Feb 65, and transferred to the Air Force
Reserve. He was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days
of active duty service, including 2 years, 8 months, and 6 days
of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that no
official documentation (travel voucher, travel orders,
decorations, etc.) was located in the applicants record that
verifies the applicant served or deployed with boots on ground
in Cuba.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant notes the incorrect date of 14 Feb 67, in the
advisory opinion, that was reflected as the date he entered
active duty. He further explains that while he did support the
Cuban Missile Crisis he did not have boots on ground in Cuba,
but, felt that being overseas and supporting the crisis would
make him eligible.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 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 (OPR) and
adopt its rationale as the primary basis for our conclusion that
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
We note the error made in the OPRs opinion regarding the date
the applicant entered active duty; however, since it has no
bearing on the applicants qualification for the AFEM, we
consider it a harmless error. We appreciate the applicants
service to the Nation, but find he does not meet the requirement
for award of the AFEM for support of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-03009 in Executive Session on 7 April 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Aug 10, w/atchs.
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.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 5 Nov 10.
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