RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01734
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Medal (AM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
A letter was sent from Headquarters 7th Air Force indicating
that his award elements for the AM were forwarded; however, the
AM was never awarded.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of the
Headquarters 7th Air Force memorandum.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 30 Sep 60 to 30 Sep 80. He was retired on 1 Oct 80.
The AM is awarded to any person who, while serving in any
capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, subsequent
to 8 Sep 39, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or
meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that the document
provided is not the official source document for award of the
AM.
The applicant provided a document from Headquarters 7th Air
Force which appears to be instructions for distribution of AM
award elements. There was no other official documentation
within the applicants military personnel record to corroborate
award of the AM, such as a signed certificate, citation, and
Special Orders.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 18 Jul 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant 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 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 Docket Number
BC-2013-01734 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2013-01734 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Apr 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 13.
Panel Chair
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