RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03297 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: At the time of her discharge, she was young and trying to find her way in the world; while learning to be away from home and also trying to figure out how to be in the Air Force. It was only with the passage of time has she learned from her mistakes. Since her discharge she has grown up, matured, and become a responsible mature adult and a productive member of society. She has graduated from college with her Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration and currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program for Healthcare Management. By getting her discharge upgraded, she feels it would enable her to continue to move forward in her career which will benefit herself and her family. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 31 May 95. On 2 Apr 97, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for dereliction of duties, a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. On 3 Apr 97, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for not paying just debts, a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. On 9 Apr 97, the commander established an Unfavorable Information File on the applicant and placed her on a Control Roster. On 22 Apr 97, the applicant was convicted in a civilian court of issuing a check or draft without sufficient funds. She was sentenced to 30 days in the County Jail (suspended), ordered to pay a criminal bond forfeit of $100.00 and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $57.88. On 24 Apr 97, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for making a false official statement a violation of Article 91 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. On 13 May 97, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for disobeying a direct order and making a false official statement a violation of Article 91 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. On 23 Jul 97, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for unlawfully striking two airmen with her hand, a violation of Article 128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. She was reduced in grade to airman, ordered to forfeit $500 a month for 2 months (suspended), restricted to the installation for 30 days, and given 14 days of extra duty. On 1 Aug 97, the applicant was convicted in a civilian court of issuing check or draft without sufficient funds. She was sentenced to 30 days in the County Jail (suspended), ordered to pay a criminal bond forfeit of $100.00 and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $27.00. On 4 Aug 97, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for being found guilty in a civilian court of issuing a check or draft without sufficient funds. On 11 Aug 97, the applicant was notified by her commander that he was recommending her for discharge for a pattern of misconduct; specifically, conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section H, paragraph 5.50.2. The commander recommended her service be characterized as General. On 13 Aug 97, the applicant confirmed she received assistance and advice from legal counsel and provided a statement on her behalf. On 14 Aug 97, the applicant requested she be allowed to remain in the Air Force and complete the remaining 18 months of her enlistment. On 4 Sep 97, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge package and found it legally sufficient. On 8 Sep 97, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s involuntary discharge with a service characterization of General. Probation and rehabilitation was not offered. On 1 Oct 97, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 4 months, and 2 days of active service. A request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant on 23 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence related to the applicant’s post-service activities, there is no way for us to determine if the applicant’s accomplishments since leaving the service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct for which she was discharged. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 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-2014-03297 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03297 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Aug 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Clemency Information Bulletin.