RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-01016 INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His	records	be	corrected	to	reflect	temporary	duty	(TDY)	to Vietnam.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Applicant makes no contentions.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, a letter from a coworker, and a copy of AF Form 899, Permanent Change of Station Order - Military.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 27 August 1965. He was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant. Applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of sergeant after serving 3 years, 8 months and 3 days of total active military service.

Applicant’s master personnel record reflects that he served in the Philippines from 28 January 1968 to 28 July 1969. His record does not have any documentation confirming any TDY or any flights into or over Vietnam.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial and states that there is no evidence available to confirm he had served in Vietnam.

AFPC/DPAPP’s evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 July 2008, for review and comment within 30 days.	As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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 an 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 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. In this respect, we find no evidence of the applicant serving in Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2008-01016 in Executive Session on 9 September 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2008-01016 was considered:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Mar 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 25 Jun 08.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 08.