RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00973 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits (TEB) to his daughter while he was on active duty. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was unaware of the requirement to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB before he retired. He served for approximately 15 years in the Regular Air Force, four years in the Reserve, with the remainder of his service in the Texas ANG for a total of 22.5 years of service. He was never told of the requirement to transfer his educational benefits either while serving, when sign up for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or as he went through the retirement process. He would have completed the application process on time had he known. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Air National Guard in the grade of First Lieutenant during the matter under review. Under Reserve Order EK-2901, dated 2 Mar 11, the applicant was assigned to the Retired Reserve, effective 8 Jul 2011. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1Y recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The Post-9/11 GI Bill program became effective 1 Aug 09. Public Law No 110-252, §3319(f)(1) states “an individual approved to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer such entitlement only while serving as a member of the armed forces when the transfer is executed.” The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Military Services widely publicized the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB feature. The Air National Guard implemented a communication plan, using the Retention Office Managers (ROM) at each Wing to serve as spokespersons to disseminate information to unit members on the Post-9/11 GI Bill and TEB program using internal media, internal communications tools, and external trade publications. The ROM for the applicant’s unit states he briefs all unit members on the requirement for TEB as well as disseminating the information through the unit Public Affairs office for mass notification cover and through quarterly briefings to the Unit Career Advisors. The DMDC transfer of benefits website has a feature that tracks a member’s transfer record. There is no record indicating the applicant attempted to transfer his benefits. Based upon the date he was initially eligible for retirement, the applicant would have incurred an additional one-year active duty service commitment (ADSC) for transferring his benefits. A complete copy of the NGB/A1Y evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2014-00973 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1Y, dated 9 Apr 14. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.