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Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without counsel, and the right to submit an
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NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) GRADE AFSN/SSAN
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A92.21 1 [ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD
A93.01 2 |APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE |
3 |LETTER OF NOTIFICATION |
4 |BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE
COUNSEL’S RELEASE TO THE BOARD i
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE HEARING
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| AAF/MRBR SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL

A” AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD

550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR j
RANDOLPH AEB, TX 78150-4742 ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7001

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE

 
 

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

   

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The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined
and requests that the review be completed based on the available service record. |

     

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

  
  
 
 

   

FINDING: The Board denies the upgrade of the discharge. |

The Board finds the applicant submitted no issues contesting the equity or propriety of the discharge, and
after a thorough review of the record, the Board was unable to identify any that would justify a change off
discharge.

      
 

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Issue 1. Applicant submitted no issues regarding the inequity or impropriety of his discharge. The applic nf
does submit that he believes he deserves a second chance despite his discrepancies so that he may serve his |
country as a law enforcement officer. The record indicates the applicant received two Article 15s for |
dereliction in the performance of his duty, and disrespectful language to a non-commissioned officer. The |
Board opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant had ample opportunities to change his |
behavior. They found the seriousness of the willful misconduct offset any positive aspects of the applicant's |
duty performance. The Board reviewed the entire record and found no evidence of impropriety or inequity |
to warrant an upgrade of the discharge.

    
 

    
      

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Issue 2. The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was doing well and has a good job. However, no |
inequity or impropriety in his discharge was suggested or found in the course of the hearing. The Board |
concluded the misconduct of the applicant appropriately characterized his term of service. |
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Issue 3. The applicant cited his desire to receive the G.I. Bill benefits as justification for upgrade. The DRH
noted that when the applicant applied for these benefits, he signed a statement (DD Form 2366, on
October 8, 2004) that he understood he must receive an Honorable discharge to receive future educational
entitlements. The Board was sympathetic to the impact the loss of these benefits was having on the
applicant, but this is not a matter of inequity or impropriety which would warrant an upgrade. |

    
        

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Issue 4. Applicant contends that he should not be penalized indefinitely for mistakes he made when young.
The DRB recognized the applicant was 21 years of age when the discharge took place. However, there is no!
evidence he was immature or did not know right from wrong. The Board opined the applicant was older
than the vast majority of first-term members who properly adhere to the Air Force’s standards of conduct. |
The DRB concluded that the characterization of the applicant’s discharge was appropriate due to the
misconduct.

 
   
   
 

 

     
 
 

 
  
  

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Issue 5. Applicant contends his youth and uncertainty contributed greatly to his misconduct. The record |
indicates the applicant received a General discharge but upon review of the record, the Board was unable to |
find any documentation regarding the discharge. Due to lack of evidence and supporting documentation to |
explain the discharge, the Board concludes that the misconduct was a significant departure from the conduct
expected of all military members. The Board relies on the presumption of regularity and finds the
“| characterization of service appropriate.

The Board highly recommends that if the applicant can provide additional documented information to
substantiate their issue(s), that he should consider exercising his right to make a personal appearance before
the Board. If the applicant chooses to exercise this right, he should be prepared to provide the DRB with
factual evidence of the inequity/impropriety and any exemplary post-service accomplishments as well as any
contributions to the community.
CONCLUSION: 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 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 and determines the discharge should remain unchanged. |

Attachment:
Examiner's Brief
Form Approved
OMB No. 0704-0004
Expires Aug 31, 2006

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE OR DISMISSAL
| = “FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

(Please read instructions on Pages 3 and 4 BEFORE completing this application.)

  

 
  

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collectio
of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for information Operations and Reports (0704-0004)
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

 
 
    
  
 

 
 
 

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 1553; E.0. 9397.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To apply for a change in the characterization or reason for military discharge issued to an individual.

ROUTINE USE(S): 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 person whose discharge is to be reviewed). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION.

1. APPLICANT DATA (The person whose discharge is to be reviewed). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEINFORMATION.
Ja. BRANCH OF seRVICE (xone) | [army | [marinecorrs | [navy | x famrorce | fcoastauanp

b. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) c. GRADE/RANK AT DISCHARGE d. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
AI1C/E-4

2. DATE OF DISCHARGE OR SEPARATION | 4. DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATION RECEIVED [x one) | 5. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED [Xx one)

(YYYYMMDD) (if date is more than 15 years ] HONORABLE CHANGE TO HONORABLE

ago, submit a DD Form 149) |< | GENERAL/UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS CHANGE TO GENERAL/UNDER
anor te [unoen OTHER Tian wononaats conomrions | | PoNoRABLE ConrTONs
|_| UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS RANGE GIUNCHAAAGIERDED
3. UNIT AND LOCATION AT DISCHARGE | | BAD CONDUCT (Special court-martial only) (Not applicable for Air Force)

On SEE. TION UNCHARACTERIZED Bo ANGe ae REASON FOR
OTHER (Explain) SEPARATI t

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UES: WHY AN UPGRADE OR CHANGE [S REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST (Continue in ftem 14. See instructions on

"page 3.) .
To receive G.I. Bill to further my education and to change my characterization to gain steady employment without character being

judged.

 
   
      
  
 

  
  
     
 

 
   
  
   
 

   
  
   

   

 
 
   
    

 
     
      
   
   
 
  
  

  
  

7. (X if applicable} AN APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED ON fyyyymmpD)

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

8. IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE: [Continue in Item 17.

/f military documents or medical records are relevant ta your case, please send copies.)
Character References and Reference Letter from Last Duty Station Commander.

 
   
   
  

   

9. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one)

CONDUCT A RECORD REVIEW OF MY DISCHARGE BASED ON MY MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
SUBMITTED BY ME. 1 AND/OR {counsel/representative} WILL NOT APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD.

| AND/OR {counsel/representative] WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE BOARD IN THE
WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA.

| AND/OR {counsel/representative) WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE A TRAVELING PANEL CLOSEST TO
(enter city and state) (NOTE: The Navy Discharge Review Board does not have a traveling panel.)

10.a. COUNSEL/REPRESENTATIVE (# any/ NAME (Last, First, Middle initial AND ADDRESS

(See leem 10 ef the instructions about counsel/representative.}
c. E-MAIL

 
       
    
 

    
 

 

   
 

   

  
  

d. FAX NUMBER (include Area Code}

    
  
 

11. APPLICANT MUST SIGN IN ITEM 13.a. BELOW. if the record in question is that of a deceased or incompetent person, LEGAL PROOF OF
DEATH OR INCOMPETENCY MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. If the application is signed by other than the applicant, indicate
the name (print) and relationship by marking a box below.

|__{seouse{ |wwow {| wioower [| nexrorkin [| LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE[ | OTHER (Specify)

12.a. CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT OR PERSON ABOVE

Forward notificatinn of anv change in address.}
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CASE NUMBER
{Do not write in this space.)

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13. CERTIFICATION. | make the foregoing statements, as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the
penalties involved for willfully making a false statement or claim. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sections 287
_ 7 a 7, provide that an individual shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years,
or both.

a. SIGNATIIRE © REGIRREN fAnniirant nr narenn in Ham 14 ahaval

  
  
  

   
  
    

    
       

   
 

b. DATE SIGNED - REQUIRED
{YYYYMMDD}

   
  
  
   

 

DD FORM 293, AUG 2003 Page 1 of 4 Pages

   

JUL 23 2009
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD

} AFDRB BRIEF _

NAME (Last, First, Ml):

.- ANDREWS AFB, MD

DOCKET # COMPONENT:
FD-2009-00420 USAF

 

TYPE OF DISCHARGE: ; DISCHARGE FROM: .

GENERAL

CAPE COD AFS, MA

DISCHARGE DATE: APPEALS FOR: UPGRADE DISCHARGE
09 NOV 07

 

DOB/ ENLMT AGE:
26 JUL 86

DISCH AGE:
21

 

FORMER: | HGH: B. CURRENT DOR: C. TIME LOST:
A1C A1C 28 JAN 06 NONE

 

 

AFSC: 3P051 - SECURITY FORCES JOURNEYMAN [DEP DT:

ASVAB SCORES: A: 56 E: 45 G: 38 M: 33
01 APR 04

 

D. ART 15 / VAC:
ART 18: 2

UNKNOWN

 

D. LOR, LOA, RIC, LOC: E. SCM/SPCM/

ADDITIONAL: (IE. CIVIL CONV, CDC)
GCM: UNKNOWN UNKNOWN

 

 

 

F. RECORD OF SERVICE (EPR/ OPR, PAST TO PRESENT) :

28 SEP 04 - 02 0CT06 CAPE COD AFS 4 (INITIAL)
03 OCTO06 - 13JUL07 CAPE COD AFS 4 (CRO)

G. AWARDS & DECS: AFOUA, NDSM, GWOTSM, KDSM, AFOSSTR, SAEMR (RIFLE), AFTR

EAD: 28 SEP 04

 

DAS: UNKNOWN

 

H. TMS: 3 YRS 7 MOS 9 DAS TAMS: 3 YRS 1 MOS 12 DAS

 

APPLN (DD FORM 293) DTD: =| DT/ INITIALS:

09 JUL 09

27JUL10/JLL

NPA/PA: NPA BOARD REGION:

 

 

 

RECORDS: | MPR:NO ARMS: YES

 

ART 15; VAC; SCM; SPMC; GCM; ADDITIONAL:

(1) ART 15: 30JAN07 - (ART 11
(2) ART 15: 12SEP 07 - (ART 914

| STR: YES | ISSUES: YES ATTACHMENTS: YES
AUTH FOR DISCHARGE : AFI 36-3208, PARA 5.49 (MISCONDUCT: MINOR DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS)

3) FOUND SLEEPING WHILE ON A ENTRY CONTROL POINT.
) DISREPECTFUL LANGUAGE TOWARD A NCO.

EXAMINER’S NOTE: NO DISCHARGE PKG IN RECORD.

©SAF/MRBR V10709
Form Approved
OMB No. 0704-0004 |
Expires Aug 31, 2006

   

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE OR DISMISSAL
~~ FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

(Please read instructions on Pages 3 and 4 BEFORE completing this application.)

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collectio:
of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0004)
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE ADDRESS ON BACK OF THIS PAGE.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

  

 
       
     
   
 

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 1553; E.0. 9397.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To apply for a change in the characterization or reason for military discharge issued to an individual.

ROUTINE USE(S)}: 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 person whose discharge is to be reviewed). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION.
ja. BRANCH OF SERVICE (Xone) | [army | [marinecores | [navy [x Jarorce Ss |_—[coastauanp

b. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) c. GRADE/RANK AT DISCHARGE d. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
AIC/E-4

4. DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATION RECEIVED (x one) { 5. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED [X one) |

|_| HONORABLE | 9¢ | CHANGE TO HONORABLE
af. AD arent TES) |< | GENERAL/UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS CHANGE TO GENERAL/UNDER
HONORABLE CONDITIONS

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3 UNIT AND LOCATION AT DISCHARGE | —| BaD CONDUCT (Sect cour-mardal ony) |_| ner ones or ar have

OF SEPARATION |_| UNCHARACTERIZED CHANGE NARRATIVE REASON FOR
OTHER (Explai SEPARATION TO:
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Cape Cod

6. ISSUES: WHY ‘AN UPGRADE OR CHANGE IS REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST (Continue in item 14. See instructions on
Page 3.) : ‘ oe : . .
To receive G.I. Bill to further my education and to change my characterization to gain steady employment without character being

judged.
7. (X if applicable) AN APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED ON (ryyymmob)

| AND THIS FORM IS SUBMITTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL ISSUES, JUSTIFICATION, OR EVIDENCE.
8. IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING. ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE: (Continue in Item 17.

f military documents or medical records are relevant to your case, please send copies.)
Character References and Reference Letter from Last Duty Station Commander.

 
     
   
   
  

   
 
    
    

 
  
  

   
  

  
     
    
 
   
 

   
      
 

  

    
  

 
 
    
  

      
 
 

 

  
 

9. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one/
CONDUCT A RECORD REVIEW OF MY DISCHARGE BASED ON MY MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
SUBMITTED BY ME. | AND/OR (counsel/representative) WILL NOT APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD.
| AND/OR (counsel/representative) WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE BOARD IN THE
WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA.

| AND/OR {counsel//representative) WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE A TRAVELING PANEL CLOSEST TO
(enter city and state) (NOTE. The Navy Discharge Review Board does not have a traveling panel.)

10.a. COUNSEL/REPRESENTATIVE (if any) NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial} AND ADDRESS {b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code]
(See legen 10 of the instructions about counsel/representative.)

 
      

  
   
 

    
 

  
  

   
  

 

   
     
   

d. FAX NUMBER (/nciude Area Code}

11. APPLICANT MUST SIGN IN ITEM 13.a. BELOW. If the record in question is that of a deceased or incompetent person, LEGAL PROOF OF

DEATH OR INCOMPETENCY MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. If the application is signed by other than the applicant, indicate
the name (print) and relationship by marking a box below.

|__|srouse| | winow | |winower [| nexrorxin [ | LeGAL REPRESENTATIVE| | OTHER (Specify)

12.a, CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT OR PERSON ABOVE

(Forward notification of any change in address.)
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d. FAX NUMBER (include Area Code}

    
  
  

     

CASE NUMBER
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13. CERTIFICATION. | make the foregoing statements, as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the
penalties involved for willfully making a false statement or claim. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sections 287
and 1001, provide that an individual shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years,

or both,}

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b. DATE SIGNED - REQUIRED
(YYYYMMDD)

     
 

  

 

   

DD FORM 293, AUG 2003 Page 1 of 4 Pages
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL REVIEWING avrnonmy/ | ——~
NAME:
DATE: October 29, 2008

SUBJECT: Discharge Characterization Review

Dear Review Board,

My name is I was enlisted from September 2004 until November
2007. I served three strong years in the military and left as Airman First Class. I served as a
security forces member at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea and was released at Cape Cod
Air Force Station, Massachusetts. That was a little information on my military background, here
is a little information about me and what I have done with my life since being released from the
military.

If you don’t know already, I am writing this letter in regards to the characterization of my
discharge. I would like it to be upgraded to a full honorable discharge for various reasons. The
first reason is for the ability to receive my G.I. Bill that I invested in and I was unable to receive
because I did not receive a full honorable discharge. The second reason is to gain the respect and
honor for the years I did serve in the military. The last reason is to be able to use my experience
with my career path without my character being questioned.

When I was when in the military, I was a very good spirited and high speed individual. I
never failed any quality control exams, nor did J ever fail an inspection. I always had my things
together. I was very proud to serve my country and defend my country’s people. I also enjoyed
having the benefits of being able to get my education and maintain good health. I always stayed
fit to fight. I passed all my physical training test and even received a hundred percent on one. I
~ always volunteered to help the community and participated in events to help out the less
fortunate. I was known for my ability to play sports and stay active.

While being stationed at Kunsan Air Base, I was offered a chance to join the Air Force
Academy as enlisted member which is very rare. I turned down the offer but this motivated me
to do other great things to be recognized for. While being stationed at Kunsan, I never got into
any trouble nor did I receive any paperwork. I really enjoyed my time over there and would love
to go back. My next base was Cape Cod Air Station, Masachusetts. This was my first time
being stationed state-side and I was near the end of my 2™ year of enlistment going into my
third. I didn’t know what to think as I arrived at this base, which was really small and not an
actual Air Force base.
I started off on the right foot, I passed all my entry exams and begin to work with no
problems. J also started to go to school online and helped others, such as my leadership, with
their educational goals and how to obtain their degree. I was very inspirational to the other

troops and never caused any problems for any of them. Then, I started to get in trouble for small -

things that I should of asked questions about instead of taking matters into my own hands. I was
so used to doing things a certain way overseas that I was breaking the rules state-side.

After a while, I started to get into serious trouble but I never gave up I tried to correct my
mistakes and move forward. I felt as though I was never given a chance though but I don’t
' blame anyone for my mistakes or my actions. There was one incident that cause me to file an

Military Equal Oppurtunity Complaint. A month before I was discharged I had a meeting with
my Chief. He started to talk to me about things that was being said around the squadron and then
made a comment to me that truly hurt my character. He stated to me “ You are not in the hood
anymore with your homies”. This comment was very inappropriate but as my Chief I maintained
my bearing and took the appropriate action. I was discomforted by this comment because it
made me feel that I was characterized as this type of person the whole time I was stationed at this
base but I never put off that type of characteriztation. I never grew up in a hood, I actually grew

up in a strong household and went to a very distinguished Acadmeic school and graduated with
high honors.

A month or so later I was released from the military but one thing I could say proudly is
my Commander always believed in me and never doubted that I was a good troop. To show the

support that my Commander had for me, he typed a letter of recommendation for me to get a job
with the United States Postal Service. Attached to this package will be that letter.

My life after my military career has moved on gradually. I am now proudly working for
the United States Postal Service with several other veterans. I work very hard and go to work on
time. Also, attached is a letter from my supervisor stating the hard work that I have done. I still
volunteer and coach for a Youth Basketball League. I am currently enrolled at Kaplan
University and having to pay a high tuition because I did not receive my G.I. Bill. I really need
to receive this G.I. Bill because I am having to pay for school on my own and it is becoming very

difficult. My education is the top goal of my life to accomplish first. I joined the military to
have these type of benefits and that’s why I invested in the G.I. Bill.

I also want the ability to get a career in law enforcement and pursue the path I have
chosen from my military experience but it makes it kind of hard when the agencies look at the
characterization of my discharge. I just want the ability to change my life and complete the goals
that I have tasked out for myself. I want to be the first person in my family to do something with

my life and get a college education and a career and be able to start a new path for my family.
These are the things that I pray and hope for everyday.
I am not a criminal nor am I trouble maker. Jam aware of my mistakes and J am sorry for
any problems that I have caused but I do believe in change. If you allow me this chance I
promise you I won’t let you down. You will be making a change in a young mans life that will |
truly guide him to happiness. I thank you for you time and consideration. God bless you all.

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