RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03106
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be amended to reflect award of the following commemorative
medals:
Overseas Service Commemorative;
American Defense Commemorative;
Republic of Vietnam Service Commemorative;
Cold War Victory Commemorative;
U.S. Air Force Commemorative;
U.S. Armed Forces Retired Service Commemorative;
NATO Service Commemorative.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like to wear the medals on his uniform during special
events.
The Board should consider it in the interest of justice to
consider his untimely application as he recently discovered
these medals were in existence.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 Oct 66, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On
1 June 88 he retired with 21 years, 7 months and 1 day of active
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. These commemorative medals are
celebratory display medals rather than official awards or
decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of
Defense. DPSID is not able to provide any verification to
commemorative medals nor can they be updated on the applicants
DD Form 214 as they are not official USAF or DOD awards or
decorations. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria
established by DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and
Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff.
A complete copy of the DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 25 Mar 15 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03106 in Executive Session on 13 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.
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