RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03980
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the following:
1. Foreign Service in Guam from Jun 65 to Jan 66.
2. All ribbons, awards, and decorations due him for four years
of service. (Will be administratively corrected to add the
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Air Force
Longevity Service Award (AFLSA)).
3. His service during the Cuban Missile Crisis be added to his
DD Form 214. (Specific periods/locations of service are not
annotated on the DD Form 214; a letter explaining this was sent
to the applicant.)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not show his service in Guam, service during
the Cuban Missile Crisis, or any overseas ribbons or awards.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 15 Jan 62 to 14 Jan 66.
He was honorably released from active for completion of term of
service. He served a total of four years on active duty, with
four months and eight days being Foreign Service.
AFPC/DPSIDR verified the applicants entitlement to the NDSM for
his service during the Vietnam Conflict, and the AFLSA for his
four years of continuous honorable service, and his DD Form 214
will be corrected to reflect these medals.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states they were unable to
locate documentation that confirms the applicant served in Guam
and inclusive periods. The applicant was asked to provide
documentation to support his claim, i.e., travel vouchers,
evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, or some
other official military document that reflects service in Guam;
however, the applicant did not respond to this request.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 25 Mar 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (Exhibit C).
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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 regards to
the applicants request to add Foreign Service in Guam and
service during the Cuban Missile Crisis to his DD Form 214. 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 the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, with the exception of the awards that will be
administratively added to his records, we find no basis to
recommend further relief in this case.
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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-2010-03980 in Executive Session on 24 May 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 22 Feb 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 11.
Panel Chair
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