RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02509 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge be upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While he makes no excuses for his off duty conduct while serving in the Air Force, he has since turned his life around by becoming “Clean and Sober.” He feels that he is a productive member of society. Since 1987, with the help of is sponsor, he became clean and sober and an active member of the Public Information Sub-Committee of Narcotics Anonymous in Southwest Missouri. In 1992, he was voted to be Chairperson of Public Information Sub-Committee of Southwest Missouri. During the same year, he reached out to the Drug Education Department of the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners and started a Narcotics Anonymous program within the prison. In July 2013, he volunteered at the Rare Breed Outreach Center for homeless youths. Shortly thereafter, he started a second Narcotics Anonymous program. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 21 Dec 56, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 17 Sep 57, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, failed to remain in a stand-by status at his appointed place of duty, a violation of Article 86, of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was reduced in grade. On 16 Oct 57, the applicant was placed into civilian confinement for disturbing the peace and lost 13 days of active service. On 28 Oct 57, the applicant was returned to duty. On 5 Nov 57, the applicant was convicted by a Summary Court-Martial of two counts of Failure to Go, violations of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was restricted to base for 20 days. On 2 Feb 58, the applicant was confined in the local jail, pending trial for suspected armed robbery. He lost 135 days of active service. On 23 Jun 58, the applicant was returned to duty. On 8 Jul 58, the applicant was furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge, and was credited with one year, and two months of active service. On 27 Jul 15, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant 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 corroborating 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 he was discharged. For example, corroborating evidence might consist of letters from character references or sponsors, copies of awards, letters of appreciation, and the background check for police records that the applicant is responsible to obtain and provide for the Board; however, the applicant has not submitted any such documentation to support his application. 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-2015-02509 in Executive Session on 1 Mar 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Jun 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jul 15.