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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01254

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to under honorable conditions.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 23 July 2008, the Board considered and denied the applicant's appeal, requesting his UOTHC discharge be upgraded to under honorable conditions.  A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit F (with Exhibits A through E).

By an undated letter, the applicant requests reconsideration of his request, contending he was instructed to resubmit character letters from his community and clergymen.  He realizes that at the time of his discharge, the characterization of his service was fair and justified by Air Force regulations.  However, 25 years later, he is haunted by the embarrassment of this type of discharge and it is preventing his employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).  He is proud to be an American and even prouder to be a veteran.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement and numerous character references.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation and post-service information provided by the applicant, the Board is persuaded he has overcome the behavioral traits which led to the discharge action and has led a stable and productive life since his separation.  We recognize the adverse impact of the discharge the applicant received; and, while it may have been appropriate at the time, we believe it would be an injustice for him to continue to suffer its effects.  Accordingly, we find that corrective action is appropriate on the basis of clemency and recommend the records be corrected as indicated below.  

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 issue(s) involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 5 January 1984, he was discharged under honorable conditions.

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The following members of the Board considered the applicant's request for reconsideration of AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01254 in Executive Session on 27 January 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				

The following additional documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit F.	Record of Proceedings, dated 15 Aug 08, w/atchs.
	Exhibit G.	Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.





                                  



AFBCMR BC-2008-01254
   
   
   
   
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
   
		Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

			    The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show that on 5 January 1984, he was discharged under honorable conditions.