RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02077
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect the Air Force Expeditionary Medal
(AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In addition to serving during Operation JOINT FORGE in Bosnia,
he also served during Operation JOINT GUARD in Kosovo, which
entitles him to the AFEM.
The applicant does not provide any supporting documentation.
His complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Aug 96 and
received an honorable discharge on 6 Aug 00 after serving 4
years on active duty.
The AFEM criteria: The AFEM is awarded to members of the United
States Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, have participated
in a United States military operation and encountered foreign-
armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign
Armed Forces. The AFEM is awarded for participation in
Operation BLUE BAT, specifically Lebanon, from 1 July 1958 to 1
November 1958. The AFEM is awarded for service in Taiwan
Straits between 23 Aug 58 and 1 Jan 59.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial stating they were unable to locate
documentation in the applicants official military personnel
file to verify that he deployed in support of Operation JOINT
GUARD to the area of eligibility, rending him ineligible for the
AFEM.
The complete 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 5 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days. 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-2013-02077 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 13.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 1 Jul 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.
Panel Chair
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