RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01574
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

	XXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  21 NOV 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The AFAM is missing from her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 26 Feb 90.

In support of her appeal, applicant submitted a copy of her AFAM certificate, dated 31 Mar 90.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Dec 84.  She was progressively promoted to the rank of senior airman with a date of rank of 13 Mar 88.  

On 26 Feb 90, applicant was honorably released from active duty and placed on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) under the provisions of AFR 35-4.

DD Form 214 listed award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR), Air Force Overseas Service Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), and the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).

Applicant was permanently retired for disability effective 15 Sep 91, with a disability rating of 40%.  She completed 5 years, 2 months, and 14 days of active service for retirement.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial.  Applicant submitted a copy of what appears to be an official AFAM certificate; however, it was not submitted with a special order.  Without the special order to validate the AFAM, DPPPR could not confirm entitlement to the award.

HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s complete 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 13 Jul 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a careful review of the evidence of record and that provided by the applicant, the Board noted the applicant provided a sealed copy of the AFAM certificate to substantiate her claim.  The Board considered the recommendation of the Recognition Programs Team Lead; nonetheless, we believe to remove the possibility of an injustice to the applicant that any doubt should be resolved in her favor.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below.  

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued on 26 February 1990, be amended in Section 26, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized to reflect award of the Air Force Achievement Medal.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01574 in Executive Session on 11 September 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 May 07, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 3 Jul 07.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jul 07.