RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03028
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the MSM.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
MSM citation, certificate and DD Forms 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 4 Dec 1967, the applicant entered active duty.
On 25 Oct 1987, he was discharged.
He served 19 years, 10 months and 22 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends approval for award of the MSM. The
applicant provided a signed certificate and citation with the
official seal for award of the MSM with inclusive period of
28 Jun 1980 to 31 Dec 1987. DPSID was unable to locate a
special order verifying award of the MSM; however, the signed
certificate and citation appear to be authentic. Should the
Board approve the MSM, the applicants DD Form 214 will be
amended to reflect award of the MSM.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 18 Feb 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
C). As of this date, this office has not received a 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice requiring
relief. After carefully reviewing this application, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed that
the applicant was awarded the MSM for outstanding service in the
culmination of his career. We note that the through date of the
MSM citation and certificate provided by the applicant is after
the applicants discharge; therefore, we recommend the
applicants through date and the Given Under My Hand date be
changed to reflect 25 Oct 1987. Accordingly, we recommend the
applicants record be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
issued in conjunction with his 25 October 1987 discharge, be
amended in Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to reflect the
Meritorious Service Medal with a through date and Given Under
My Hand date of 25 October 1987.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-03028 in Executive Session on 6 May 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-
03028 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jun 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 Jan 2014.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Feb 2014.
Panel Chair
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