RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04491
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her narrative reason for separation be changed to reflect Early
Out instead of Pregnancy, and she be awarded her military
medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She separated from the Air Force for two different reasons but
only one is stated on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty. She requested a duplicate copy of
the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR) but never received it. She
was never offered the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) or a
service medal for the Gulf War Campaign. She is entitled to
these decorations and her DD 214 should reflect the issuance of
these awards.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Oct 89, the applicant commenced her enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
On 20 May 91, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge
with a narrative reason for separation of Pregnancy. She was
credited with one year, seven months, and three days of total
active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility which are attached at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to
change her narrative reason for discharge, indicating there is
no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the
documentation on file in the master personnel records, the
discharge to include the service characterization was consistent
with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation. The applicant applied for a separation
date, effective 20 May 91, for pregnancy and the discharge
authority approved her request for said date. The applicant
wanted to care for her children in a civilian capacity and stood
firm in her decision. The applicant did not provide any facts
warranting a change to her narrative reason for separation.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
awards for service in support of the Gulf War Campaign,
indicating the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is issued
for service in direct support of the Gulf War; however, the
applicant has no foreign service nor service in the areas of
eligibility for any of the Gulf War Campaign medals to include
the SWASM. However, the applicant should have been awarded the
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). AFPC/DPSOY will
administratively correct her official military personnel records
and provide an initial/replacement of the AFTR and NDSM.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation, with attachment,
is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 an error or injustice regarding the
applicants request to correct her records to reflect her
narrative reason for separation as Early Out instead of
Pregnancy. We took notice of the applicants complete
submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the AFPC/DPSOR and adopt
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant
has not been a victim of an error or injustice with respect to
the narrative reason for her separation. As for the applicants
request relating to awards and decorations related to Operation
DESERT SHIELD/STORM, there is no evidence the applicant has been
the victim of an error or injustice in this regard. In this
respect, we note the comments of AFPC/DPSID indicating the
applicant performed no foreign service in the area of
eligibility that would form the basis of her entitlement to any
service awards related to said operations. We note the Air
Force OPR has determined the applicants eligibility for the
award of the AFGCM and will take action to correct her records
administratively. We also note the Air Force OPR will provide
the applicant with an initial issue/replacement of the NDSM and
AFTR. Therefore, in the absence of evidence reflecting her
service in direct support of the operation, we find no basis for
us to recommend granting relief beyond that accomplished
administratively.
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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-2012-04491 in Executive Session on 14 May 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 11 Dec 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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