RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01985 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the award of the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons: a. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) (PREVIOUSLY AWARDED AND REFLECTED ON CURRENT DD FORM 214) b. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) c. Cold War Victory Medal d. Overseas Service Commemorative Medal e. United States Air Force Commemorative Medal f. Honorable Service Commemorative Medal APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His records do not accurately represent his four years of service in the United States Air Force. During that time he served at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas, Misawa Air Base, Japan, and McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, and he is puzzled as to how he could only have been awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). In support of his request, the applicant has provided excerpts of his military records: AF Form 1712, Uniform Military Personnel Record, Special Order, PB-10, Superior Performance Proficiency Pay, dated 27 Dec 72, and a Letter of Appreciation, from the Commander, Headquarters 381st Strategic Missile Wing, dated 4 Apr 73. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 2 Sep 69. On 31 Aug 73, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects 1 year, 6 months and 1 day of Foreign Service and award of the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons: - National Defense Service Medal - Air Force Good Conduct Medal 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: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, they were unable to verify the applicant served with a unit that was awarded any unit awards during his active duty service. In regard to the Overseas Service Commemorative, Cold War Victory Commemorative, the Honorable Service Commemorative and the United States Air Force Commemorative Medals, these are celebratory display medals rather than official awards or decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of Defense. They are not unable to provide any verification to commemorative medals nor can they be updated to the applicant’s DD Form 214. However, the applicant may obtain the awards from a commercial source. Please note: The United States Air Force does not officially sanction use of any of these sources. The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government who served in the United States during the Cold War. The endeavor is being conducted by the Department of the Army. The applicant may order his certificate on-line. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 29 Sep 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 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 (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-2014-01985 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01985 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 14.