RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03858 

 INDEX CODE: 107.00 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Force 
Longevity Service Award (AFLSA). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He understood the eligibility for the AFLSA is four years of 
service; however, he was just three weeks short of that 
requirement. He accepted the three week early out because he felt 
this would be good for his new pregnant wife and the Air Force. 

 

In support of his application, the applicant submits a personal 
letter, a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from 
Active Duty, a letter from AFPC/DPSIDR, and a letter from 
SAF/MRBR. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 October 
1956. He was discharged with an honorable discharge on 7 October 
1960 in the grade of airman second class. He served 3 years, 11 
months and 8 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial and states the AFLSA is awarded to 
Air Force members completing an aggregate of four years of 
honorable service. Official documentation located in the 
applicant's official records confirm his total active duty 
service from 29 October 1956 to 7 October 1960, 22 days short of 
meeting the minimum requirement for the award of the basic AFLSA. 

 

AFPC/DPPPR's evaluation is attached at Exhibit B. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 13 February 2009 for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, this office has received no response. 

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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 error or injustice. After a 
thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s 
complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records should 
be corrected to show that he was awarded the AFLSA. We therefore 
agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our 
decision the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having 
suffered either an error or an injustice. Absent evidence to the 
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 
applicant’s request for award of the AFLSA. 

 

4. 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. 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered BC-2008-03858 in 
Executive Session on 24 March 2009, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Oct 08, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 6 Feb 09. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Feb 09. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair