RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02257
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the Armed Forces, be corrected to reflect the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM w/1OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal, (AFCM), w/3OLC, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S), and the Iraqi Campaign Medal (ICM).    

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He retired from the Air Force prior to the processing of these awards.  

In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, and copies of his MSM w/1OLC and AFCM w/3OLC citations.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 30 Sep 04, the applicant was relieved from active duty and was retired in the grade of master sergeant (E-7) effective 1 Oct 04.  He was credited with 26 years 10 months and 16 days of total active duty service for basic pay and 26 years, 5 months and 4 days active service for retirement.  

On 14 Jul 08, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center issued the applicant a DD Form 215, reflecting award of the AFCM w/3OLC, the GWOT-S and the ICM.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR defers to the board for a decision in the applicant's request for award of the MSM w/1OLC.  DPSIDR states the applicant provided the citation awarding him the MSM w/1 OLC but his record does not show nor did the applicant provide the Special Order awarding him the MSM w/1OLC.  

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B.  

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 1 Aug 08 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has not received a response.

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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 an error or an injustice warranting relief.  We note that the applicant's records have been administratively corrected to reflect that he was awarded the AFCM w/3OLC, the GWOT-S and the ICM.  In regard to the MSM w/1OLC, we note that while the applicant was unable to provide a copy of the orders approving the MSM w/1OLC, he was able to provide a signed certificate and validated citation awarding the MSM w/1OLC.  Therefore, based on the evidence provided, it appears that he did in fact receive the MSM w/1OLC upon his retirement from the Air Force.  In view of the above, we recommend that his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, for meritorious service from 16 June 2003 to 30 September 2004.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-02257 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 08, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Jul 08.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 08.

					
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