ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00437

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 8 Jul 16.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s appeal, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see Record of Proceedings at Exhibit G with exhibits A through F.

In his request for reconsideration, the applicant provides a new DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 1 Aug 16, requesting award of the DFC (Exhibit H).  In his original submission, he requested His DD Form 214, Record of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect he was assigned to Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia and was on Temporary Duty (TDY) status to Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina and MacDill AFB, Florida.  Additionally, he requested he be awarded the DFC.

The applicant contends that on 14 Feb 73, upon checking into Loring AFB, ME, he handed his orders from Thailand to a Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) and his orders stated “This airman has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.”  The NCO asked how did he get the DFC and he replied that it was top secret and could not answer that question.  He states that the NCO was very angry about it and went on to erase his records that indicated he earned the DFC.  He further states that this NCO also erased the records of others.

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

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action and recommended his requested relief be denied.   After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of his appeal and the evidence of record we conclude insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice and we remain unconvinced that relief is warranted.  While the applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to validate his entitlement to the DFC.  While we are not unmindful or unappreciative of the applicant’s service to our nation, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

2.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2015-00437 in Executive Session on 14 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				    , Panel Chair
					   , Member
				   , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00437 was considered:

	Exhibit G.  Original Record of Proceedings, dated 8 Jul 16, 
  		  	  w/Exhibits A-F.
	Exhibit H.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Aug 16, w/atchs.
	
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.