RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03106

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO
 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be amended to reflect award of the following commemorative 
medals:

	Overseas Service Commemorative;

	American Defense Commemorative;

	Republic of Vietnam Service Commemorative;

	Cold War Victory Commemorative;

	U.S. Air Force Commemorative;

	U.S. Armed Forces Retired Service Commemorative;

	NATO Service Commemorative.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He would like to wear the medals on his uniform during special 
events.

The Board should consider it in the interest of justice to 
consider his untimely application as he recently discovered 
these medals were in existence.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 31 Oct 66, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.  On 
1 June 88 he retired with 21 years, 7 months and 1 day of active 
service.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  These commemorative medals are 
celebratory display medals rather than official awards or 
decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of 
Defense.  DPSID is not able to provide any verification to 
commemorative medals nor can they be updated on the applicant’s 
DD Form 214 as they are not official USAF or DOD awards or 
decorations.  To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria 
established by DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and 
Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff.

A complete copy of the 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 25 Mar 15 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 
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-2014-03106 in Executive Session on 13 May 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.