ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02117 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable. _________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: The applicant enlisted in the Army Air Corps on 18 September 1946 and was progressively promoted to the grade of Corporal (E-4). On 10 June 1947, he was tried and found guilty by a special court-martial for being Absent without Leave (AWOL) from on/or about 27 December 1949 to on/or about 5 May 1949. He received punishment consisting of hard labor for three months and forfeiture of $40 pay per month for six months. On 3 November 1948, the applicant was tried and found guilty by a special court-martial for being AWOL from on/or about 9 September 1948 to on/or about 27 September 1948. He received punishment consisting of reduction in grade to private (E-1), confinement at hard labor for 30 days, and forfeiture of $50 pay. On 6 January 1950, he was tried and found guilty by a special court-martial for being AWOL on/or about 22 December 1949 until on/or about 26 December 1949. He received punishment consisting of confinement at hard labor for 12 days and forfeiture of $15 pay. On 6 March 1950, the applicant was discharged from active duty with an undesirable characterization of service in the grade of private (E-1) for habitual violations of Article of War. His WD AGO Form 53-59 indicates he had 270 days of lost time. On 17 August 1954 and 29 August 1961, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his characterization of discharge to honorable. On 30 August 1982, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his characterization of discharge to honorable. On 2 June 2010, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. In support of his request, he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-59, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Undesirable Discharge; and, a letter of support from his spouse. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: In earlier findings, the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action. After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in our previous decision. Therefore, in view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request. _________________________________________________________________ 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 Docket Number BC- 2010-02117 in Executive Session on 23 February 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-02117: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 10 w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record.