RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02189 

						COUNSEL:  NONE
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Item 19.b. Nearest Relative, be changed to reflect his current wife rather than his ex-wife.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His ex-wife is no longer a relative.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 13 May 86.

On 1 Oct 13, the applicant retired and credited with 27 years, 4 months, and 18 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, which is attached at Exhibit C.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

Per AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, the sole purpose of the address block is for the initial physical delivery of the DD Form 214.  The address recorded on the DD Form 214 was provided and reviewed by the applicant prior to publication, ensuring the information was accurate at the time of publication.  Once the applicant received his DD Form 214, that information is of no future use and has no impact on veteran benefits or entitlements.  Corrections to DD Form 214s are limited and have inherent risks associated when a veteran support agency pulls a historic document from file—the risk to the applicant is high when compared to the benefit.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2STM 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 3 Jan 17 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.  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-2016-02189 in Executive Session on 7 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02189 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 May 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Record.  
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 13 Dec 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Jan 17.
	
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.