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Mr Lorenz, I am prior service Air Force and have recently decided to go into the Air Force Reserves. I have been out almost 18 yrs. Here is my question for you. I had a heart attack almost three years ago and am still taking medication, I have a stent. I no longer have any problems, is it possible to still get back in or am I out of luck?
With the way the AirForce is today, my guess is that they will not accept your application based on the fact that you have had a heart attack and have the stent. The Reservers although has lighter entry standards, they have been tightening the strings for entry level with the new Force Shaping concept that the Air Force has inplemented.
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| Comment | Howard, Thanks you very much for your answer. I guess the only thing I can do right now is hope for the best. | ||
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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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