RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04052 

INDEX CODE: 107.00 

COUNSEL: NO 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) for the 
period 1 October 1996 to 18 January 1999. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His supervisor submitted him for the AFAM while he was serving 
with the Virginia Air National Guard (VAANG); however, he has 
never received it. He earned this award and would like to 
receive it. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of two 
OPRs and draft verbiage for the AFAM citation. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Data extracted from the personnel data system reflects the 
applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard in the 
grade of lieutenant colonel with a date of rank of 4 November 
2006. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in 
the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force 
at Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

NGB/A1PS recommends denying the applicant’s request for the AFAM. 
A1PS indicates the applicant did not provide sufficient 
documentation to warrant approval of the AFAM. Based on the 
evidence of record, the applicant has not been the victim of an 
error or injustice. 



 

The complete A1PS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant provides a copy of an e-mail asking his former 
supervisor to provide a notarized statement (drafted by the 
applicant) indicating the supervisor’s support for award of the 
AFAM. However, the applicant indicates he has not received a 
response from his former supervisor. 

 

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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. 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 their 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis 
to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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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 this application in 
Executive Session on 1 July 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 

 

 
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-04052: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Nov 08, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 15 Apr 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 09. 

 Exhibit D. Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 28 May 09, w/atchs.