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CASE NUMBER 

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APPLICANT'S  ISSl'E AND THE BOARD'S DEClSlONAL RATIONAL ARE. DISCL!SSBD ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHAROE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONA1.E 

Case reviewed in Washington, D.C. 

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

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

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550 C STREET WEST. SIJITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

INDORSEMENT 

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FROM: 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING,3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7w2 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00083 

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

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but was unable 
to  appear  and  testify  via  video  teleconference  between  Andrews  AFB,  MD  and  Travis  AFB,  CA  on 
16 November 2006 due to an unanticipated knee injury and surgery that took place on  15 November 2006. 
A non-personal appearance records review board was performed in her absence. 

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. 

ISSUE: 

Issue 1.  Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh, i.e., was based on a "short 
period of time" versus taking into consideration her full 61 months of service on active duty.  The records 
indicated the applicant received a General Court-Martial with three charges, to include: 1) failing to refrain 
from using her government charge card by obtaining approximately $2,900.00 in cash for personal use; 2) 
stealing about $3,600.00 from her unit's  booster club fund; and 3) failing to pay a debt of $3,020.97 within 
the timeframes required.  The Board concluded the misconduct was a significant departure from conduct 
expected of all military members and, as a result, the characterization of the discharge received by the 
applicant was found to be appropriate. 

Issue 2.  Applicant states that her discharge did not take into account the good things she did while in the 
service. The DRB took note of the applicant's duty performance as documented by her performance reports. 
They found the seriousness of the willful misconduct offset any positive aspects of the applicant's duty 
performance.  The Board concluded the discharge was appropriate for the reasons which were the basis for 
this case. 

Issue 3 applies to the applicant's  post-service activities.  The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was 
doing well and has received numerous degrees and accolades for her job and community service.  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. 

Issue 4.  The applicant cited her desire to receive an upgrade so that she's  not limited in her ability to be 
accepted into a doctorate program in neuropsychology or receive future licensing and employment. The 
Board was sympathetic to the impact her current discharge may have on the applicant, but this is not a matter 
of inequity or impropriety which would warrant an upgrade. 

If the applicant can provide additional documented information to substantiate an issue, the applicant should 
consider exercising her right to make a personal appearance before the Board.  If she should choose to 
exercise her right to a personal appearance hearing, the applicant should be prepared to provide the DRB 
with factual evidence of the inequity and any additional exemplary post-service accomplishments or 
contributions to the community she deem appropriate. 

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. 

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 

FD-2005-00083 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 

(Former AB)  (HGH SRA) 

3..  KATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a GEN Disch fr Fairchild AFB, WA on 31 Jul 
97 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.52.3 (Pattern of Misconduct -  Commission of Serious 
Offense).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a, DOB: 22 Sep 73. Enlmt Age: 18 6/12.  Disch Age: 23 10/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-82, E-62, G-62, M-49. PAFSC: 3S051 -  Personnel Journeyman.  DAS: 15 
Jul 92. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 25 Mar 92 -  11 May 92 (1 Mo 17 Das) (Inactive). 

15 Das, all AMS.  A m  -  12 Nov 92.  A1C -  12 Sep 93.  SrA -  12 May 95.  EPRs: 
5,4. 

(2) Enlisted as AB 12 May 92 for 4 years.  Svd:  3 Yrs 04 Mos 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Reenlisted as SrA 27 Sep 95 for 6 yrs. Svd: 01 Yrs 10 Mo 05 Das, of 

which AMS  is 1.  yr 07 Mos 12 Das (excludes 2 Mos 23 Das lost time). 

b.  Grade Status:  AB  -  28 Jun 97 (Court-Martial Order, 29 Jun 97) 

c.  Time Lost:  22 Apr 97 thru 13 Jul 97 (2 Mos 23 Das). 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

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Additional: None. 

f.  CM:  General Court-Martial Order -  22 Apr 97. 

CHARGE I:  Article 92. 

Specification:  On divers occasions between on or about 25 Mar 
96 and on or about1 July 96, was derelict in the performance of 
her duties in that she willfully failed to refrain from using 
her government American Express charge card for other than 
official purposes, as it was her duty to do.  Plea: Guilty. 
Findings:  Guilty. 

CHARGE 11:  Article 121. 

Specification:  Did, between on or about 1 Sep 95 and on about 1 
Dec 96, steal about $3,600.00 the property of the 92nd 

Communications Squadron Booster Club.  Plea: Not Guilty, but 
Guilty of the LIO of wrongful appropriation.  Finding: Guilty. 

CHARGE 111:  Article 134. 

Specification:  Did, between on or about 21 Aug 96 to 28 Sep 96, 
dishonorably fail to pay a debt of $3,020.97, and from 29 Sep 96 
to 20 Dec 96, dishonorably fail to pay $1,870.97 of said debt. 
Plea:  Guilty.  Finding:  Guilty.  Sentence adjudged on 22 Apr 97: 
To be confined for 6 months, to pay a fine of $2,000.00, and to be 
further confined until said fine is paid, but not more than 6 
months, in addition to the 6 months adjudged, and reduction to AB. 

g.  Record of SV: 12 Jan 9 5  -  11 Jan 96  Fairchild AFB  5  (Annual) 
12 Jan 96 -  14 Oct 96  Fairchild AFB  5  (Annual 

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

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (05) Yrs  (01) Mos  (14) Das 
TAMS:  (04) Yrs (11) Mos  (27) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 21 Jan 2005. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable.) 

Issue 1:  Issues attached to brief. 

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1.  Applicant's Issues. 
2.  College Transcripts. 
3.  Training Statement. 
4, Resume. 
5.  Assessments administered and interpreted. 
6.  Three Character Reference. 

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 

FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES 

(Please read instrucrichs  on Pages  3 and 4 BEFORE completing this 8ppIiCation.J 

Form Approved 
oMB NO. 0704-0004 
Expires d u g  3 1,  2006 

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The public rsporrlnp burden for this colleotlon of  informatlon la estimated to sveme 30 minutes per responw, including the Ume  for  reviewing Instructlons, asarching exlstlmg data sources. 
gathering and melntalnlng the dats naeded.  and completing and review in^ the collection of information.  Send comments regarding this burden estlmata or  any  other aspact of thlS collection 
of informatlon. lncludlng suggestions far reducing the burden, to the Department of Defenss,  Exacutive Ssrvlcea and Communlcatlons Directorate 10704-0004). Respondent9 should be aware 
that notwlthatnntllng any  other provision of law.  no person shall be subject to any penalty for  failing w  comply with a collection ot information if it d w s  not display e currently valid OM8 
control number.  PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR  FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION.  RETURN COMPLETED FORM  TO  THE APPROPRIATE ADDRESS ON 
BACK OF THlS PAGE. 

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

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AUTHORITY:  10 U.S.C.  1553: E.O.  9397. 
PRINCIPAL PURPOSEIS):  To apply for  a change in the characterization or reason for military discharge issued to an individual. 
ROUTINE USE(S1:  None. 
DISCLOSURE:  Voluntary;  however, failure to provide identifying information may impede processing of this application.  The request for 
Social Security Number is strictly to assure proper identification-of the individual and appropriate records. 
1.  APPLICANT DATA  (The oerson whose discharge is to be reviewed).  PLEASE PRINT OR  TYPE INFORMATION. 
a.  BRANCH OF SERVICE  (X one)  1 
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2.  DATE OF DISCHARGE OR  SEPARATION 

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HONORABLE 

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UNDW OTHER THAN  HONORABLE CONDITIONS 
BAD CONDUCT  (Special COUI--mania/ only) 
UNCHARACTERIZED 
OTHER IExplaln) 

5.  BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (X one) 
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6.  ISSUES:  WHY AN UPGRADE OR  CHANGE IS REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST (Continue in Item  14.  See instructions on 
I request that my discharge be upgraded to Honorable.  My General discharge is based on a short time frame of my 61 months of 
active duty.  Outside of this time frame, my service was exemplary.  I received honors, such as 15 AF Airman of the Year and 15 
AF Personnel Manager of the Year, as well as, squadron level awards,  Since my discharge from the Air Force I have been involved 
in community services and have completed my education through my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.  I chose this degree 

7. (X if applicable) AN APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMI~~ED ON (YYYYMMDD) 

AND THlS FORM IS SUBMITTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL ISSUES,  JUSTIFICATION. OR  EVIDENCE. 

8.  IN SUPPORT OF THlS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE: (Continue in Rem  17. 
College Transcripts, Community Training, Resume, Letters of Recommendation andlor support, 

If military documents or medical records are relevant  to your  case, please send copies.] 

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CONDUCT A RECORD REVIEW OF M Y  DISCHARGE BASED ON M Y  MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION 
SUBMITTED BY ME.  I AND/OR  fcounsel/representativel WllL NOT APPEAR  BEFORE THE BOARD. 
I ANDlOR  (counseI/representat;ve) WlSH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE BOARD IN THE 
WASHINGTON.  D.C.  MEIROPOLLTAN AREA. 
I ANDlOR  Icounsel/represantative) WlSH T 0 APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSETO 
(enter city and starel 

THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE A TRAVELING PANEL CLOSEST TO 
(NOTE:  The Navy Discharge Review Board does not have a trave/ing panel.) 

10.a.  COUNSELIREPRESENTATIVE (If any/ NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) AND ADDRESS  I b.  TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) 

(See Item 10 of  the instructians about  counsel/representative.) 

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DEATH OR  INCOMPETENCY MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.  If the application is signed by other than the appllcant.  Indicate 
the name (print) 
SPOUSE 

end relationship by marking a box below. 
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE 

NEXT OF KIN 

WIDOWER 

WIDOW 

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13.  CERTIFICATION. 

I make the foregoing statements,  as pan of my claim,  with full knowledge of the 
penaltles involved for  willfully making a false statement or claim.  (U.S. Code,  Title 18, Sections 2 8 7  
and  1001, provide  that an individual  shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 yeers, 
or both.) 

a.  SIGNATURE - REQUIRED (Applicant or person in hem  1 1 above1 

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(YYYYMMDD) 

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14. CONTINUATION OF ITEM 6. ISSUES (If appticabte) 
to be able to continue my service to the community.  Since separating from the Air Force I have not been fired from any job, nor 
have I been in trouble with any police agency.  There is not a day that goes by that my past poor choices do not cross my mind.  I 
regret what I have done and am trying to do the best that 1 can for myself, my family, and my community.  I wish to apply for 
doctorate programs in the arena of neuropsychology.  I f e l  that having this discharge will inhibit acceptance into a good program, 
future licensing, and obtaining employment,  I know my choices and behaviors that led up to my discharge were disgraceful and of 
questionable integrity, and 1 am truly sorry for them.  I have learned from these mistakes and think about them often when making 
choices now.  Thank you for your consideration. 

15. CONTINUATION OF ITEM 8, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (If applicable) 

16. REMARKS Ilf applicable) 

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO APPROPRIATE ADDRESS BELOW. 

ARMY 

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St.  Louis,  MO  631 32-5200 
(See http://arba.army.pentagon.mil) 

AIR  FORCE 

Air Force Review Boards Agency 
SAFIMRBR 
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS 

Naval Council of  Personnel Boards 
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Washington Navy Yard,  DC  20374-5023 

U.S.  Coest Guard 
Commandant' (G-WPM) 
2100 Second Street,  S.W.  Room 5500 
Washington,  DC  20593 

DD FORM 293, MAR 2004 

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