RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00607
		INDEX CODE:  

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the Desert Shield/Desert Storm deployment.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  This information and ribbon type is not listed on her DD Form 214.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of her DD Form 214.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

All attempts to locate the applicant’s master military personnel records were unsuccessful.  From the separation document provided by the applicant, it appears that she was a member of the Air National Guard who performed active duty in the grade of sergeant (E-4) from 1 September 1990 until 2 December 1990, on which date, she was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Air National Guard.  She had served three months and one day on active duty during this period.  The applicant indicates she was discharged from the Air National Guard in October 1992.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPRFQ recommends denial of applicant’s request.  On 4 March 2004, a letter was sent requesting additional information to show participation in Desert Shield/Desert Storm to include travel vouchers or deployment orders.  The documentation that was requested was never received to reflect the Desert Shield/Desert Storm deployment.

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 23 April 2004, a 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 Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  We note the applicant did not respond to the letter requesting additional information to show participation in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  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 Docket Number BC-2004-00607 in Executive Session on 30 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 25 Jul 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, ARPC/DPRFQ, dated 21 Apr 04.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Apr 04.