Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Permanent Disqualification

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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 1/20/2008


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I tried to get into the navy last summer and got disqualified on account of headaches. I no longer experience that problem and I want to try to enlist again. Will I be able to or was that a permanent disqualification? If it was, is there any chance of appeal with new medical records? Or maybe try the Air Force?
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The question to you would be....What was causing the headaches and how did they all of a sudden just stop? Those are the questions that they will be asking you if you decide to pursue the Navy again...Be ready to provide those answers. You can try another service, but the same MEPS will come up with the old records.

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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

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