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My husband was discharged from the Navy with an RE-4 for pattern of misconduct, general discharge under honorable conditions, in Mar. 2007. He has talked to a few National Guard recruiters and was told that the Army would treat him as an RE-3. We've started the process to get a waiver, but it's taken nearly a year and we still haven't made any progess aside from him going to MEPS. He eventually would like to go active duty Army, and orignially we thought him going into the National Guard for a year, then transferring would be the best idea. But we were wondering, since his 24 months is almost up, would it be better to just talk to an Army recruiter? Or should we just try and stick it out with the National Guard recruiter currently handling his case? Thanks in advance.
Don't know why it is taking this long, it is a national level waiver, but it should take no more than a couple months. I doubt he would get accepted by the Army, but you never know. If the process is taking this long with the Guard, go speak to an Army recruiter to see if they can do it quicker. There is a 12 month since he got out, which has passed, so go for it. The forst one that approves the waiver, wins.
Good luck
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John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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