RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04588 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a rough childhood and joining the Air Force gave him hope for a brighter future and provided an opportunity to attend college. His first assignment was to Royal Air Force Upper Heyford and being stationed overseas forced him to leave his family, friends, and go to an unfamiliar country. Leaving behind all of his personal relationships took a major toll on him and caused him to feel deeply depressed. The distance not only impacted his ability to communicate with family members; but his girlfriend at the time decided she was not ready for a long distance relationship and left him. He started drinking to compensate for the loss of contact with his family, friends, and once his girlfriend left, he fell into a deeper depression and lost the ambition and hope he had once had. That loss was what sent him over the edge. When he got out of the Air Force, he followed the same path and in Jan 91, he was arrested. This incident slowed him down and actually kept him out of future trouble. He now has a successful scraping career which supports both him and his girlfriend. He has stopped drinking and has learned that he does not have to prove himself in order to gain acceptance; which is the same feeling he had during his early time in the Air Force. He asks the Board to grant him clemency for the misguided actions he took while in the Air Force. All of his negative experiences and actions lead him to becoming a better person. By granting his upgrade, it will enable him to gain more resources and ability to be a positive member of society. In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal letter for the Board’s consideration. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Dec 85. On 21 Jul 86, the applicant was apprehended by security police for riding an unregistered bicycle on an active runway. He received a Letter of Counseling (LOC). On 22 Jul 86, the applicant received a LOC for failure to go. On 19 Aug 86, the applicant received a LOC for failing to go to a mandatory social actions appointment. On 6 Oct 86, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for two counts of failing to go, a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was reduced in grade to airman basic (suspended), ordered to forfeit $50.00 a month for two months and sentenced to 30 days of Correctional Custody. On 22 Nov 86, the applicant received a LOC for failing to report to work. On 25 Apr 87, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for damage to government property through neglect and abuse. On 21 May 87, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending him for discharge for minor disciplinary infractions in accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, Section H, paragraph 5-46. On 26 May 87, the applicant consulted military counsel and waived his option to submit a statement on his behalf. On 2 Jun 87, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case file and found it legally sufficient to support discharge. The discharge authority concurred and approved his immediate discharge. Probation and rehabilitation was not deemed suitable due to the applicant’s inability to meet Air Force standards. On 15 Jun 87, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with one year, four months, and six days of active service. A request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant on 2 Jan 15 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence related to the applicant’s post-service activities, there is no way for us to determine if the applicant’s accomplishments since leaving the service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct for which he was discharged. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 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-2014-04588 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04588 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jan 15.