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ok...i had been EPTS discharged(from the army) uncharacterized of course with an RE code of a 3 i believe. i tried to get back in after the 6 month waiting period, and i was given the run around something fierce. the recruiters told me to get a clean bill of health and to write a letter...and did both. but for some reason they were still unable to get me back in. then i was instructed to get my military med records from somewhere in st. louis and i sent out the letter to request it. about three weeks later i get a letter stating that they arent in st. louis. then i was instructed to contact the VA but i havent a clue on how to do this. what can i do and how much will it take to get me back into the army or ANY service?
Make sure that you are requesting your records from the right agency...If you were active duty, you need to request from the Nationa Records Archives at www.archives.gov If you are reserve, then you have to get your records at Denver ARPC.
It takes some time and you most often have to request more than once..
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Howard Lorenz
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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.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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