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I've been trying to join the army and when my blood test came back it waqs hiv positive.
They said nothing but issued me a letter.
I'm not gay but must have contracted it from my ex wife.
is there any way at all I can join the service? any branch?
darrell

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Darryll,

This is unfortunate news...The services will not take anyone with HIV...Basic reason is that there is TOO much risk in volved if you were to be come injured in combat...I am not trying to say that you are now TABOO or anything, its a risk that the Department of Defense will not take...

HW

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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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Veterans of Foreign Wars

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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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