RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01268
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NONE

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  25 OCT 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to show she was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Air Force Short Tour Ribbon, the Air Force Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Air Force Service Occupation Badge, the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and the Air Force Training Ribbon.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She is entitled to these awards based on new information she has obtained.

In support of her request, the applicant submits the criteria for each requested medal, a copy of NGB Form 22, Department of the Army and the Air Force National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service, and excerpts from her military personnel records.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air National Guard of Ohio on 5 Sep 85, for a term of four years and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class.  She was discharged on 23 Jan 91, for enlistment in another state.  She received an honorable discharge and an eligible reenlistment eligibility code.  

She enlisted in the Air National Guard of California on 24 Jul 91, in the grade of sergeant and was released on 23 Jan 92.  She served a total of 6 years, 4 months and 19 days military service.

The applicant’s separation document reflects award of the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Ohio Award of Merit w/NUM 1, the Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon and the Ohio Basic Training Ribbon.

On 19 Jun 07, the applicant’s records were administratively corrected to reflect award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1POF recommends denial.  A1POF states, that according to the applicant’s unit and based on the documentation she provided, more evidence will be required before her entitlement to the requested awards can be verified.

The A1POF evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 8 Aug 07, for review and comment 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.  The applicant has not submitted persuasive evidence to substantiate her request, nor does the evidence of record reflect her eligibility for the requested awards.  Should she provide official documentation to support her entitlement to these awards, the Board would be willing to reconsider her request.  The Board notes the applicant is entitled to the NDSM and her records were administratively corrected to reflect this award.  In view of the above, we agree with the opinions and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of 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-2007-01268 in Executive Session on 10 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, NGB/A1POF, dated 8 Aug 07, w/atch.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Aug 07.

	XXXXXXXXXX
	Panel Chair