ADDENDUM RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04046 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of “Adjustment Disorder” be changed. _________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: On 15 Sep 04, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force Reserve with an uncharacterized, entry level separation for Personality Disorder. He served 22 days on active duty. In an application dated 9 Nov 09 [sic], AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2008-04046, the applicant requested that his narrative reason of Personality Disorder be changed. On 26 Aug 09, the Board directed the applicant’s records be corrected to show that he was discharged with a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” rather than “Personality Disorder,” and a separation code of “JFY” rather than “JFX.” For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s appeal and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit E. By letter dated 25 Aug 11, the applicant provided additional evidence and requested reconsideration stating that when he learned his fiancé was pregnant he wanted to fulfill his duties as a spouse and father, so he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve as a heavy equipment operator. In Aug 04, after he entered Basic Training, he phoned home and learned that his fiancé had left him. His fiancé stated she had no intention of becoming a military spouse or having his child. He was heartbroken, saddened, shocked, confused and felt betrayed. He was unable to adapt because he was away from his family. He was desperate to return home and convince his pregnant fiancé that they could work it out. He was ill advised by his peers and made a serious mistake when he stated “he could harm himself.” Consequently, he was processed and released from the Air Force. To this day, he regrets his poor choice to listen to his peers who were also immature. He now understands he could have received help from the Air Force and been encouraged to continue his career. He would like closure and to have his record cleared. Over the past seven and one-half years he has achieved a solid career in Aviation by attending flight school, college, and other curricular activities. After his discharge from the Reserve, he joined his local fire department and completed training in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter. His experienced a huge transformation in a short time. He dedicated hundreds of hours to his local community, performed volunteer Fire Department work at a local hospital and completed an Internship as an Aerospace Educational Speaker for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He received his first degree in Criminal Justice and has continued his education by enrolling in an aeronautics program at Farmingdale State College. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration with a minor in Piloting. He has a Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating and has almost completed his Commercial Pilots License. His personal life is well. He recently married in Jun 2011 and has a stable, supportive and loving marriage. His wife is currently in Afghanistan serving in the Air Force. He and his wife share the same values and desire for professional achievement. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice. While the narrative reason for separation and reentry (RE) code assigned to the applicant are technically correct and in accordance with the governing Air Force Instructions, we believe it would be an injustice for the applicant to continue to suffer its effects. The Medical Consultant has advised us that an Adjustment Disorder is often temporary and resolves once the stressor is removed. Based on the applicant’s newly submitted documentation, it appears his diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder has resolved and we believe his narrative reason for separation should be changed to remove the stigma. While the applicant has not requested his RE code be changed, the documentation also supports changing his RE code to allow service reentry if he desires, as the applicant appears to have adjusted well to his new life since the events of 2004. Whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to the armed forces. In view of the above, we believe it is in the interest of justice to change the separation code and narrative reason to the more favorable code of "KFF" and narrative reason of "Secretarial Authority" along with an RE code of “3K” and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate. Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected as indicated below. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 15 Sep 04, he was discharged by reason of “Secretarial Authority,” with a separation code of “KFF” and a reentry code of “3K.” _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 28 Mar 13, under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the record as indicated. The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2008- 04046: Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings dated 10 Sep 09, w/atchs. Exhibit F. DD 149 dated 31 Oct 11 w/atchs. Panel Chair