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| Waiver | 11/20/2009 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I got the Recruiter to write a waiver for the RE Code 2B and after all the questions to you and all ...
A: An answer on your waiver should take no more than 120 days. The duration will depend on the waiver ...
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| Enlisting | 11/19/2009 | Jason Grabill |
Q: I saw before that someone with an adult conviction of intent to distribute marijuana was not allowed ...
A: Justin: Your "side" of the story isn't what they are looking at, it's the charges. Plus the ...
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| In high school, enrolled in Navy DEP considering switching to the marines. | 11/19/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: I am a High school senior and I don't go to boot camp until June 17, 2010. I am wondering if it is ...
A: I'm afraid not. You can't just "switch" from one branch's DEP to another. In order to join the ...
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| usaf | 11/18/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: hey My Name Is Janie Carroll & I'm 14 years old I'm Doing A Project For Health Science Class Its On ...
A: I must commend you for knowing what you want to do as an adult and wanting to join the military. I ...
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| Re-Enlistment and Options | 11/18/2009 | John Lewis |
Q: John Lewis, I am currently in the active army, in the MOS of 21/12B(Combat Engineer),with almost ...
A: Dont do it for the Money, thats #1 in my book. Do it for the job you want. If you want 31E, then ...
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| Medical | 11/18/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: applying for Navy nurse college program as I am in my sophmore year. I will be graduating with a ...
A: It depends on whether or not MEPS considers it to be "traumatic artritis" or not. "Traumatic ...
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| enlisting with unpaid traffic tickets | 11/18/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: im am in the process of enlisting in the navy (have yet to go through MEPS). I have 2 unpaid traffic ...
A: You cannot enlist in any branch of the US Military with pending legal matters. That means you will ...
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| Marriage | 11/18/2009 | Jason Grabill |
Q: I Was Just Curious. See Me And My Boyfriend Are Engaged. And He's Leaving Soon Maybe In A Few ...
A: Kathy: You won't be able to 'go with him' until he reaches his first duty station, which won't ...
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| airforce | 11/18/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: security forces is a good background for this. i want to become an FBI agent. i was just wondering ...
A: While I'm not an expert on FBI hiring practices, to the very best of my knowledge, the FBI requires ...
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| Dual Military With Dependents Dislocation BAH | 11/18/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: My wife and I are both active sea duty in the Navy. I am an E-5 with almost 4 years in and she is ...
A: I'm afraid you'll have to swallow a pay cut. For military-married-to-military, the service treats ...
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| DAT Waiver | 11/18/2009 | MARK A. HOWELL |
Q: Good Afteroon, If in an individual tested positive for THC at MEPS, are they actually able to wait 5 ...
A: John, Ahh...lying is such a harsh word. Call it what you will, it works. Some people even go visit ...
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| re code 3 | 11/18/2009 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I'm 32 and now I want to join the coast guard. I'm a proir active army (19-k) w/ a re code 3 ...
A: You must go to your last reserve unit and get your new DD 214! You had a new period of service and ...
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| Reenlistment | 11/18/2009 | Jason Grabill |
Q: Back in the 70's I tried to reenlist in the Navy at Dallas, Tx. After being examed and tested I was ...
A: Gary: This website will help you get your records: ...
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| DAT Waiver | 11/18/2009 | MARK A. HOWELL |
Q: Good Afteroon, If in an individual tested positive for THC at MEPS, are they actually able to wait 5 ...
A: John, Yes. Because of the sheer volume of people processing through a MEPS they only keep records ...
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| Petition | 11/17/2009 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My question to you is how do you go about petioning the Army to have your RE Code Changed. I am a ...
A: You may petition the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to adjust your discharge ...
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| Air Guard | 11/17/2009 | John Lewis |
Q: I know you were in the Army National Guard (as I am Air Force active duty) but I'm sure this ...
A: When you discharge from the Air Force, you can talk to a transition recruiter to enlist in the Air ...
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| Application for Officer Training School | 11/17/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: Powers, I am Active Duty Air Force and I wanted to know about applying for Officer training school. ...
A: No. If you're active duty, you would apply for active duty OTS. If you're in the National Guard, you ...
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| Prior Service Navy, wants to go Air Force | 11/17/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: Mr. Powers: I am a 29yr. old USN vet. who separated in 2005 with an honorable discharge (RE-1) ...
A: First of all, it will be very, very hard to enlist in the active duty Air Force as a prior service ...
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| re-enlistment duty station | 11/17/2009 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: If you re-enlist do you get to pick your duty station?
A: There is a re-enlistment option that allows you to re-enlist for a specific duty station. That ...
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| Being a Coast guard pilot | 11/17/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: Ernst. My question is simple. I have a family in I'm interested in geeting a sobering picture of the ...
A: Yes you would be correct about the dependents and only having 2 when you initially join the Coast ...
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| Being a Coast guard pilot | 11/17/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: Ernst. My question is simple. I have a family in I'm interested in geeting a sobering picture of the ...
A: Patrick, It's not a problem with the reply to your question I'm more than happy to answer anyones ...
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| military discharge process | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: first, I want to thank you for taking a moment to read my question/email. I appreciate your ...
A: When a military person is discharged, they look for a civilian job the same way that anyone else ...
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| re4 and honorable discharge | 11/16/2009 | John Lewis |
Q: I am seeking information for my son who served in the Marine corp 1994-1998. His dd214 shows ...
A: You can have an RE4 and honorable, he must have had some trouble while in the Navy to get that. If ...
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| marine vision requirements | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: My vision is good I believe it's 20/20, but i have a lazy right eye and bad perifial vision.Can I ...
A: Vision standards for military service can be read on my site at: ...
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| Reason for discharge | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: A Discharge in the late 1940s lists Reason 3C AR 615-360. What does this mean?
A: I wish I could help, but I don't have access to the 1940 version of Army Regulation 615-300, section ...
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| army pilot transfer to coast guard | 11/16/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: can a warrant officer army aviator transfer to the coast guard if the WO has a bachelors degree? if ...
A: Michael, Thank you for serving. I know quite a few Army and Marine pilots who made the transfer ...
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| AFROTC | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: I am 26 years of age and currently attending a community college, I have 21 college credits and am ...
A: Yes, you are eligible, as long as you and your wife have no minor children. For more information ...
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| Re-enlistment | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: Hey, Back in 99, I was honarable discharged from the Navy (Re-4) due to "Mental health Issues." ...
A: Your chances are not good. An RE Code of "4" means you are not recommended for continued service ...
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| Officer reentering active duty...jobs | 11/16/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: It's been 5 years since I separated from the Air Force as an officer. What resources are available ...
A: It's *very, very, very, very, very* hard. Here's why: When a prior service enlistee (or officer) ...
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| RE: 4B | 11/15/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: I was discharged from the Marine Corps(SOI) in California, in 2005 RE: 4B....I was told in order to ...
A: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid someone told you incorrectly. An RE Code of "4" means you are ineligible ...
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| age waiver | 11/15/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: I would like to apply for a direct commission (active) with the army as a biochemist. I will very ...
A: The maximum age for commission, by federal law is age 42. There are age waivers available for those ...
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| Enlisting in the Army | 11/15/2009 | Aaron Shifferly |
Q: I am seventeen years old and have a GED, will my GED disqualify me from joining the army? If i can ...
A: Your GED won't disqualify you at all. You can enlist. If you do enlist, OCS (Officer Candidate ...
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| airforce | 11/15/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: i am interested in joining the airforce and i want to know how long u r usually enlisted and if u ...
A: Everyone who enlists in any branch of the military incur an initial service obligation of 8 years. ...
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| Question about medical conditions | 11/14/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: Mr. Powers, My name is Carolus. In 2002, I was awarded an NROTC scholarship. I lost that ...
A: Medical standards for both enlistment or commission are the same standards (see: ...
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| Medical Waiver | 11/14/2009 | John Lewis |
Q: I was wondering if my medical past history might disqualify me to join the Navy. I am currently 18 ...
A: It is doubtful you would be able to, but I would go thru the motions to see if they will accept you. ...
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| ELS seperation | 11/14/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: i was ELS in Febuary of 2003 from Ft. Benning, GA. I currently work for the State Of Texas ...
A: Ok, a few question that I have for you, was your discharge a General Discharge under honorable ...
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| Re-enter E-7 | 11/14/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: I am thinking about re-enlisting in the Navy or reserves. I served in the US Navy from 1993-1995. I ...
A: I've never heard of an RE Code of "E-7." Generally, RE codes run from "1" to "4." This can be found ...
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| Hypothyroidism | 11/14/2009 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I have hypothyroidism. If I were to be granted a waiver and accepted to the Army's or the Marine ...
A: Not all hypothyrodism is caused by the same condition. The cause of your hypothyroidism could be ...
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| joining the army | 11/13/2009 | Rod Powers |
Q: i am currently trying to get in the army but i am 17 and i have a ged. will i be able to join? if ...
A: One can join at the age of 17 with parental consent, but none of the military branches are accepting ...
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| Coast Guard Engineering Degree | 11/13/2009 | Eric Ernst |
Q: My son is a senior in high school. He has submitted his application to the Coast Guard Academy and ...
A: You must be a very proud parent it sounds like your son is an extremely smart person. The Coast ...
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