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I Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withJwithout counsel, and the right to 
submit an application to the AFBCMR. 

Names and votes will be made available to the applicant at the applicant's request. 

SAFJMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANWLPH AFB, TX 781504742 

SECRETARY OFTHE  AIR FORCE PERSONNEL c o u N c n  
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND D R  EE WMC. 3RD FLOOR 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

(EF-V2) 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2004-00506 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied. 

The Board  finds  that  neither the  evidence of record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates  an 
inequity or impropriety that would justify a change of discharge. 

ISSUES: 

Issue 1.  The records indicated the applicant received an Article 15, two Letters of Reprimand, and a General 
court-martial conviction for drug abuse.  The Board concluded the misconduct was a significant departure 
from conduct expected of all military members.  The characterization of the discharge received by the 
applicant was found to be appropriate. 

Issue 2 applies to the applicant's post-service activities.  The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was 
doing well and has a good job.  However, no inequity or impropriety in her discharge was suggested or 
found in the course of the hearing.  The Board concluded the misconduct of the applicant appropriately 
characterized her term of service. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge Review  Board  concludes that  the  discharge  was  consistent with  the 
procedural and  substantive requirements of the  discharge regulation  and  was  within  the  discretion of the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

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In view of the foregoing findings the Board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former AB)  (HGH AMN) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recld a GEN Disch fr Travis AFB, CA on 23 Apr 96 
UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.54  (Misconduct -  Drug Abuse).  Appeals for Honorable 
Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 12 Aug 75.  Enlmt Age: 17 6/12.  Disch Age: 20 8/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-54,  E-52,  G-45,  M-62. PAFSC: 2A631C - Aerospace Propulsion 
Apprentice. DAS: 15 Apr 94. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 20 Feb 93 -  18 Nov 93  (9 months) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 19 Nov 93 for 4 yrs. Svd: 2 Yrs 5 Mo 4 Das, of which AMS 

is 1 year 6 months 25 days  (excludes'l0 months 10 days lost time). 

b.  Grade Status:  AB -  6 Jun 96 (Article 15, 6 Jun 96) 

A m  -  19 May 94 

c.  Time Lost:  14 Jun 95 thru 18 Apr 96  (10 months 10 days). 
d.  Art 15's:  (1) 6 Jun 95, Travis AFB, CA -  Article 111.  You, did, on 

or about 24 May 95, operate a vehicle, to wit:  a 
passenger car, while impaired by some drug.  Reduction 
to AB.  Sixty days restriction. (No appeal)  (No 
mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 22 MAY 95 -  Failure to go. 

LOR, 17 MAR 95 -  Unauthorized guest sleeping in d o n  room 

and lying. 

f.  CM:  General Court-Martial No.62  -  7 Aug 95. 

CHARGE:  Article 112a.  Plea: Guilty.  Finding: Guilty. 

Specification:  Did, on divers occasions, between on or about 3 
Jan 95 and on or about 4 Jan 95, wrongfully use methamphetamine. 
Sentence adjudged on 14 Jun 95:  Forfeiture of $200.00 pay per 
month for twelve months, and confinement for 12 months. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, NDSM, AFOUA. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (2) Yrs  (3) Mos  (24) Das 
TAMS:  (1) Yrs  (.6) Mos  (25) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED  FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 21 Dec 04. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's  Issues. 

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joined the Air Force in November of 1993, and was discharged for 

misconduct in  1997. My experience during-the time that I had s%rJllnd in &e  military was de-ely 

enjoyable, however I wish I had treated it as such while I was enlisted. I regret my actions on a daily 

basis and have done such for 8 yearseatS As a mattes,of f&  there's not a day that goes by that I don't 

reflect back on what I did, and I will fwever and alkys feel shame and dkbmr for myactians, 

To explain the events that took place, in 1996, I had broken up with a bornend that I was t d y  in 

love with. The break up was really hard far me to deal with and I went into a depr& 

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being depressed I had  attempted  suicide. Previous to my suicide attempt I had  attended a base wide 

presentation on the suicide rate in the military ho&  by the behavioal h&  unit It was stated that 

most individual that were seen in &e behavid beatth unit for .suicide nr issues of depxssbn mm 

u d y  discharged. As a result, I felt as though I had no one to tarn to or taiic to of fiow Z was feeling. 

AII I knew at the time was I felt as b u g b  my whole. mrld was ~ ) m k g d ~ m ~ ~ a i m i f  
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was n d h g  1 . d  do to srop it, so I attempted suicide and failed..l'was admitted to David Grant . 

~ e d i & l  Center it Travis Air Force Base where 1'- 

stationed, and released a few days later. Based 

on the information I received at the presentation, I was twe my career in the military was in niins. That 
we me an a fish af segde-waa ta itt&W himt&c#is more M&  &ttmpt~ &id ih&WWfely-& 
illegal use of drugs at a weekend party. 

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in June of 1996 I have hem fiee of drugs, stayed 

oftrouble with the law, and have held nudy job 

titles, and have been with my current employer forkst over tam years. 

I am a very patriotic perm. Pollowing the 9-1 1 a c k s ,  I felt even msre disgracd with myself a& 

with my actions, because f was m b l e  to go to Iraq and Afghanisian to fight for every value and belief 
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Everyday 1 try to be a positive role mod4 for my children. f always tell thsm 0fth6 importance of had 
WQ& aad r gtrad e d u d ~ a  ia ~dec n ba sawesrful in life. It io b m s e  of my q v a  db&g  a gged 
role model for my children that I now come to you to ask for an upgrade in my discharge in hopes h i  
MY will n w  find Q@  of my @,~i&,  Fqr eight m I ham 
dwmed Vietnam V e t m  my m d e r  whct alt her lifk suu&d  w dse m~ pmpyxly, 
who I let down. I ask you to please not let me fwl shame fiom my children also. As 1 stated before, I 

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do truly regret what I did and apologize fir my actions, and though I have learned, I will forever have 

to live with my mistakes and am reminded every time I turn on the news and hear an update orr the war 

on terrorism. However I sincerely ask you to please approve my request for an upgrade in discharge. 

Thank you fot taking the time to read tbis letter. Your amsideration is greatly appreciated. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

,  GOTH'COMPONENT REPAIR  SQUADRON  (AMC) 

. 2 ' 2   SEP  1995 

FROM:  60 CRSICC 

360 Ragsdale St 
Travis AFB CA 94535-2640 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1. I am recommending your discharge fiom the United States Air Force for 
Misconduct:  Drug Abuse.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and 
AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.54.  If my recommendation is approved, your service will 
be characterized as honorable, general or under other than honorable conditions. 
I am recommending that your service be characterized as general. 

2.  The basis on which I am initiating this action is on 14 Jun 95, you received a 
conviction by general court-martial at Travis Air Force Base, California, for 
wrongfdy  using methamphetamine on or about 3 Jan 95 and on or about 4 Jan 95. 
Sentence adjudged on  14 Jun 95 was 12 months confinement and forfeiture of $200 
pay per month for 12 months. 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support 
of this recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising SPCM 
jurisdiction or a higher authority will decide whether you will be discharged or 
retained in the Air Force.  If you are discharged, you will be ineligible for 
reenlistment in the Air Force. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained 

ou.  I have made an appointment for you to consult captain- 

ea Defense Counsel, McClellan AFB, California, DSN 633-5153 by 

telephone conference.  Report to Bldg 6002, ADC Office, Edwards AFB, California, 
on 26 Sew  95 at I000 hours for the appointment.  You may consult civilian counsel 
at your own expense. 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements 
you want the separation authority to consider must reach me by (three work days 
no later than  1 (e00  hours 
from service of this letter) 

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unless you request and receive an extension for good cause-shown. I will send them 
to the separation authority. 

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6.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements in your own behalf, your 
failure will constitute a waiver of your right to do so. 

7.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  Report to 95 AMDSJSGPS, 
Bldg 3925, Edwards Air Force Base, -California, 25 Sen 95 at- 0800 for a medical 
examination. 

8.  Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 
1974.  A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the orderly room. 

9.  Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me immediately. 

Attachments: 
1.  GCMO No. 62 
2.  Other Derogatory Data: 

a.  Article 15/ITLF, 6 Jun 95 wJ4 Atchs 
b.  LOR, 22 May 95; UIF, 26May 95 
c.  LORIUIF, 17 Mar 95