RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01065
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Medal (AM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was recommended for award of the AM for sustained activity
from Seventh Air Force.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of the
AM recommendation letter from Seventh Air Force, his previous
submission for award of the AM, and Congressional Inquiry
documentation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served on active duty from 16 January 1966 to 28 May 1969.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the AM is awarded to
any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United
States Armed Forces, subsequent to 8 September 1939,
distinguishes himself or herself by meritorious achievement
while participating in an aerial flight.
DPSID indicates that after a careful review of the applicants
official military service records, they were unable to verify
award the AM. The applicant previously submitted a request to
AFPC/DPSIDR in 2005, requesting the AM; however, at that time he
did not provide any documentation verifying his award of the AM;
therefore, they denied his request. The applicant was also
advised that in order for his request for the AM to be
reasonably considered, he would need to provide a proposed
citation, recommendation from someone who possess firsthand
knowledge of the act/achievement, and eyewitness statements to
help support his claim. As a result, the applicant provided an
undated letter from Seventh Air Force indicating AM elements
were forwarded for inclusion and posting to the applicants Unit
Personnel Record; however, this is the extent of any
documentation concerning award of the AM. The letter has a
hand-written note in the upper left hand corner indicating the
applicants rank, last name and AFCM [Air Force Commendation
Medal]. The applicant did receive award of the AFCM for
meritorious service as a Jet Engine Mechanic from 25 October
1967 to 25 August 1968 per Headquarters Seventh Air Force
special Order G-2784, dated 10 September 1968.
To grant the applicants request would be contrary to the
eligibility criteria established by Department of Defense Manual
1348.33.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 15 October 2013 for review and response 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 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 and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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 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-2013-01065 in Executive Session on 1 April 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01065:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jul 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. DD Form 214/215, AFCM Citation, AF Form 7, AFCM
Order, DPPPR Response to Appls 2005 Appeal.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Sep 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 13.
Panel Chair
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