RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05617 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive the medals related to his award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was awarded the PUC and AFOUA, which is reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, however, he never received the actual physical medal. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The DD Form 214, Section 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citation and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized issued on 15 Apr 91, reflects the applicant received listed under the PUC and AFOUA. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Unfortunately, there is no medal for the PUC or AFOUA only a ribbon is issued. The applicant has already received the appropriate ribbons. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 8 Sep 14 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 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 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 (OPR) 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-2013-05617 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 May 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 14.