RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-04062
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Gold or Silver Life-Saving Medal (G/S-LSM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The military never awarded him a decoration for his life-saving actions in 2006.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a Thank You Letter from American Airlines and a copy of an American Airlines Transportation Voucher Exchange Coupon.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 7 Jun 00, for a term of four years and was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant.  He was disability discharged with severance pay on 7 May 07, for chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease, and received an honorable discharge service characterization.  He served a total of 6 years, 11 months and 1 day active duty service.

His DD 214 reflects award of the Air Force Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, and states, in part, that the GLSM is awarded for heroic conduct at the risk of life during the rescue or attempted rescue of a victim of drowning or shipwreck.  The SLSM is awarded under the same conditions as the GLSM.  The applicant did not provide official documentation that verifies his heroic act, and no official documentation was located to support award of the requested medal.

The 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 18 Jan 08, 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 his request, nor does the evidence of record reflect his eligibility for the requested awards.  Should he provide official documentation to support his entitlement to this award, the Board would be willing to reconsider his request.  In view of the above, we agree with the opinion 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-2007-04062 in Executive Session on 4 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Memo, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 7 Jan 08.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jan 08.