RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04584 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: There was no error or injustice made by the Air Force in his separation from the service and he takes full responsibility for his actions. He made a mistake that changed his path and was held accountable. He has come a long way since then; he has been married for 22 years and helped raise two daughters. He has become a supervisor and is responsible for 25 employees in the lighting industry. In support of his request, the applicant has provided two character letters for the Board’s consideration. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Feb 87. On 7 Sep 88, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for wrongfully using marijuana in violation of Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was reduced in grade to airman, restricted to the base for 45 days, and ordered to forfeit $250.00 a month for one month. The applicant’s commander recommended his for discharge for drug abuse in accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-49c. On 18 Nov 88, the applicant consulted counsel and submitted a statement for consideration. On 29 Nov 88, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with one year, nine months, and four days of active service. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicate that a search of the fingerprints provided by the applicant revealed no prior arrest data. 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, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient for us to conclude that the applicant’s post-service activities overcome the misconduct for which he 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-2014-04584 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04584 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jan 15. Exhibit D. FBI Report, dated 5 Jun 15.