RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01291 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He did not receive the GWOT-E medal for his deployment to Iraq from 2 Sep 07 to 14 Nov 07. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: During the matter in question, the applicant was serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6). 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. After a thorough review of the applicant’s personnel record, they confirmed he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), for his time served in Iraq 2 Sep 07 to 14 Nov 07. Established by Public Law 108-234, dated 28 May 04, and Executive Order 13363, dated 29 November 04, the ICM recognizes service members who serve or have served in the country of Iraq in support of OIF or Operation NEW DAWN (OND). In accordance with AFI 36-2803, the Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, service members who served in Iraq are not eligible to receive the GWOT-E for service in the area of eligibility during the period of 30 Apr 05 to 31 Dec 11. No service member shall be entitled to more than one campaign or expeditionary medal for the same period of service. 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 31 Jul 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-2015-01291 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01291 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 17 Apr 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jul 15.