RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04765
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded all authorized
medals, to include the following:
a. Overseas Service Commemorative Medal.
b. Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM).
c. Air Force Commemorative Medal.
d. Armed Forces Retired Service Commemorative Medal.
e. NATO Service Commemorative Medal
f. Republic of Vietnam Service Commemorative Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is eligible for several medals that were authorized
subsequent to his retirement.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 June 1989, the applicant retired from the Air Force and was
credited with 20 years and 24 days of total active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. A review of the applicants record
revealed that his dates of service were from 7 May 1969 to
31 May 1989; therefore he is ineligible for award of the AFSM as
it was authorized after 1 Jun 92 to recognize members of the
Armed Forces who participated in a military operation deemed to
be significant activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff where no
foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action
was encountered. In regards to his request for the Overseas
Service Commemorative Medal, United States Air Force
Commemorative Medal, Armed Forces Retired Commemorative Medal,
NATO Service Commemorative Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam
Defense Commemorative Medal, they are primarily celebratory
display medals rather than official awards or decorations of the
United States Air Force and Department of Defense. These
commemorative medals may be obtained from commercial sources.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 6 December 2012, for review and comment within 30
days (Exhibit D). 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 an error or injustice. 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 Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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-2012-04765 in Executive Session on 18 July 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 October 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 December 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012.
Acting Panel Chair
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