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"I'm a little bum out about what happened today.
My son is trying to enlist in the USCG but when he went down to Meps
for his physical his blood pressure readings where high all 4 times.He
was informed to take the letter that was given to him to his private
Doctor for further testing.He went the next day an all 3 reading fell in
between 140/90.He went the following 2 weeks after that and everything was
okey.He return to meps yesterday March 25,2008 his weight was fine but
they did not do a blood pressure check,instead they put in a waiver
for him and now he has to wait until is approved or not.My question is
why was the blood pressure test not retaken at Meps."
and was asked on 03/26/2008
Becasue it could just be "White Coat Syndrome" Some people not knowingly get tense when around doctors or people in white coats....the Blood Pressure goes up. The USCG probably sent to the surgeon general for final approval. Its common sometimes, but then there are sometimes that they find an issue as well. Sounds to me that they didnt find an issue in this case, but it needs to be accepted by the SG.
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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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