RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02323
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to show his Foreign Service during Operation Desert Storm/Shield.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He wanted to join the local VFW, but his DD Form 214 could not be excepted.

In support of his application, the applicant provided a copy of his discharge document.  The applicant’s submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s master personnel record (MPR) appears to have been lost or destroyed.

Based on the available documentation the following facts are provided.

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 12 March 1985.

On 6 September 1991, while serving in the grade of staff sergeant, he was released from active duty under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Completed Extended Enlistment) and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.

In a letter dated 9 August 2002, AFPC/DPAPP2 asked the applicant to make a thorough check of his personal files to see if he had any documents pertaining to Operation Desert Storm Shield.  He provided none.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 states that there are no documents in the applicant’s records that support his claim nor verify any foreign service.  A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 9 August 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Staff and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application on 19 November 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 19 Sep 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 27 Sep 02.