RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02805

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded, and have included, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OIF/OEF) and has negatively affects his consideration for disabilities due to burn pits and employment opportunities following his retirement from the Air Force.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Mar 95.

According to his Air Force Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report, closeout 14 Feb 08, he deployed 100 days in support of OIF/OEF.

According to his Air Force Form 910, closeout 21 Feb 10, he deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan.

On 1 Apr 15, the applicant retired and was credited with 20 years and 16 days of active service.  

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.  The applicant is requesting award of the AFEM for deploying in support of OIF/OEF; however, the AFEM is not authorized for those operations.  

AFPC/DPSID was able to verify the appropriate award for the applicant's deployment to the United Arab Emirates as the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) and the appropriate award for the applicant's deployment to Afghanistan as the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (AfghCM) with two Bronze Service Stars.  
Upon final board decision, AFPC/DPSID will administratively correct his record to reflect the award of AfghCM with two Bronze Service Stars, the GWOT-E, and also the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.  

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 8 Dec 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice beyond the relief administratively provided.  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-2015-02805 in Executive Session on 20 Sep 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Jun 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 14 Sep 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 Dec 15.

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.