RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-01739 INDEX CODE:	137.04

COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to any code that would allow him to enlist into the United States Army.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 8 December 2005, he was on his way to Lackland AFB, Texas to attend technical training school. He tried to rent a car with his debit card but was denied as the debit card was from an out- of-state bank. He then used his government travel card (GTC) to rent the car as he was on orders and did not think using the card would be a problem.

Upon returning to his unit, he was informed he was not supposed to have used the card and that he needed to pay the balance on the card. It took him eight months to pay the balance as that was how long it took him to find a job. He was informed that the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) policy was to add an infraction to his record for every two months a GTC balance was not paid. As a result, he accumulated enough infractions to be separated from the TXANG with a general discharge.

He made a mistake with his GTC and was not able to pay the bill because he had no job. This should not be held against him and he should be allowed to rejoin the military.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of release or Discharge from Active Duty, his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, and his discharge order.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 July 2001 and was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (SRA/E-4) effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 24 December 2003.   He served in the Regular Air Force for 3 years and
10 months before being released from active duty and transferred to the TXANG.  He served in the TXANG from 3 May 2005 until
1 October 2007 - 2 years, 4 months, and 29 days - before being discharged for failure to meet financial obligations, with a general characterization of service. He has just over six years of combined active and Reserve service for pay.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1PS agrees with the ANG’s subject matter expert (SME), NGB/A1POE and recommends denial. A1POE states the applicant’s discharge from the TXANG was not the result of either an error or an injustice, but rather, was in accordance with Air Force policy and procedure in effect at the time. A1POE notes the applicant’s only legitimate recourse lies with the Army’s waiver authority.

A1PS’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 June 2009 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 timely filed.
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 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, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01739 in Executive Session on 11 August 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 3 Jun 09, w/atch. Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Jun 09.