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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 4/30/2008


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When I was 18, I was charged with Malicious Wounding which was brought down to an assault and battery.  In order for the misdemeanor to get dismissed I had to complete a domestic violence program and I was put on probation for 6 months.  Everything was completed successfully and I managed to get the charged dismissed earlier than it scheduled.  I'm very interested on joining the Air Force but I just found out that I do not qualify to join and there’s no waiver for that particular case.  My question is if Air Force reserve will take me with the dismissed misdemeanor I have on my record or is the Army my only option???

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The AF is a hard nut to crack. The entry standards are high. You only mention the AF & the ARMY, have approached the Navy or the Marines or mabe the Coast Guard? I know that the ARMY can do alot of miricles when it comes to getting folks into the service....keep researching...

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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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