RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00604 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Cold War Medal. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was on active duty during the inclusive dates for award of the Cold War Medal and it is missing from his military personnel record. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 6 May 82 through 31 May 93. 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 injustice. The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government who served in the United States during the Cold War. Commemorative medals, such as the Cold War Medal, are not official awards or decorations of the Air Force or Department of Defense and are not awarded or issued by the United States Government. The applicant may order his certificate online or write to the address noted in the advisory opinion and have it mailed to him. 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 19 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-2014-00604 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00604 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 14.