RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03451

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect the award of following Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	a.  Presidential Unit Citation (Already Awarded)
	
	b.  Meritorious Unit Award

      	c.  Armed Forces Retired Service Commendation Medal
	
	d.  National Guard Commendation Medal

	e.  Honorable Service Commendation Medal

	f.  USAF Commemorative Medal

	g.  American Defense Commemorative Medal

	h.  Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These medals may not have been available when he retired.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the United States Air Force - 
Air National Guard on 29 Jan 66.

On 31 Mar 86, the applicant retired and was credited with 20 
years, 2 months, and 2 days of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects the following Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Distinguished Flying Cross
	- Bronze Star Medal
	- Air Medal with two Silver Oak Leaf Clusters
	- Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
	- Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation
	- Combat Readiness Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Vietnam Service Medal
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one 
Silver and one Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
      - Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf 
Clusters
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one Oak Leaf 
Cluster
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with device and one 
Oak Leaf Cluster
	- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

They conducted a thorough review of the applicant’s personnel 
record and reviewed the source document provided.  The applicant 
was awarded the Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation as 
shown on the provided DD Form 214.  The applicant does not have 
sufficient source documentation to be awarded an additional 
Presidential Unit Citation or a Meritorious Unit Citation. 

Additionally, the applicant is requesting to be awarded the 
Armed Forces Retired Service Medal, the National Guard 
Commendation Medal, the Honorable Service Commendation Medal and 
the USAF Commemorative Medal, the American Defense Commemorative 
Medal, and the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal.  These 
medals are not issued or authorized by the Federal Government, 
nor can they be worn on the military uniform.  They are offered 
as a purely civilian device to commemorate honorable military 
service.  They recommend the applicant visit a private vendor 
website or local Base Exchange if he desires these Commemorative 
Medals.  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS 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 6 Feb 15 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-2014-03451 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03451 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 2 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Feb 15.