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| Joining Army / re code | 7/5/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: In March of 2000 I enlisted in the National Guard and drilled for about 7 months before basic ...
A: When you are at "home station" a military job can seem like a "regular" job. You will have fairly ...
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| Can Asthma Get Me Discharged Before Basic | 7/5/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: i am currently with the National Guard and i passed all my physicals and it seem like everything ...
A: Both conditions could get you medically discharged. If the shoulder injury occurred on drill time, ...
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| joining the navy | 7/5/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I was wondering, about these high school diplomas online. Can you join the navy with one. I was ...
A: If the degree awarding agency is certified in the United States, then an on-line degree is ...
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| My son being medically dicharged | 7/2/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My son joined the marines back in October of 2006. He is stationed in N.C. He works in the armory ...
A: Unfortunately, if the Marine doctors can show your son had scoliosis before he enlisted, and knew ...
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| Thinking about Reenlisting | 7/2/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I got out of the Navy about a 1 1/2 years ago and have thought about joining the reserves. I had an ...
A: Unfortunately, your friend is right. If your charge and conviction was not expunged from your ...
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| Constructive credit for service | 7/2/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I have recently joined US army Dental Corps as O5 officer. I took oath as a Major in US army reserve ...
A: Unfortunately you signed a binding contract. There are very few ways to terminate your contract, ...
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| Disqualifying injury | 7/1/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I was in the Coast Guard for four years and was honorably discharged as an E5 with a reenlistment ...
A: Yes, your injury could disqualify you, but you could also get a medical waiver for it. You would ...
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| enlistment | 7/1/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I have been trying to join the arm forces for the past three years now. And I have been disqualify ...
A: I do not know, but I suspect you will need a medical waiver for corneal transplants. However, you ...
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| Do i have to be smart? | 7/1/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am 17 and dropped out of school i was wondering do i have to have a High school Deploma or a g.e.d ...
A: You do not have to have a high diploma or a GED to enlist. However, those certificates indicate to ...
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| Enlistment hurdle | 7/1/2008 | Howard Lorenz |
Q: I tried to enlist in the Army about 4 years ago. I disclosed to taking prednisone as a child to ...
A: The only way that I know of is to go to a pulminologist and have them giver you a lung function ...
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| Re-4 USMC and wanting to join army. | 7/1/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I have a re-4 code from 6 years ago when I was 19 from the USMC for homosexual admission. I was ...
A: Jillian -- If you are practicing homosexual sex, no you will not be able to get into the Army. If ...
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| Coast Guard BAH during transfer | 6/30/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My husband is in the Coast Guard and has been for the past 6 years. We recently got orders to move ...
A: Your BAH starts the day you sign in at your new duty station, if you do not get on post housing. ...
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| Re-enlisting with RE code 3 CH 5-13 | 6/30/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Almost 2 years ago, I was separated from the Army with an Honorable discharge under chapter 5-13, ...
A: With a re-enlistment code of 3, you would have to get a waiver to re-enlist. However, you will have ...
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| medical dq's | 6/29/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Two questions- 1)I am about to be a junior in high school and had planned upon graduation joining ...
A: The longer you go without an asthma attack, the better your likelihood for a successful waiver. ...
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| statement of service | 6/29/2008 | James Bell |
Q: Am trying to get a certificate of eligibility from VA to buy my first home. am currently on Army ...
A: Jose - I forget what paperwork I took to the VA, but I do remember going to either the base ...
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| colorblindness | 6/29/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: i recently was about to enlist in the airforce but backed out when i found out i was colorblind and ...
A: Although the Army does have a lot of jobs that color blind Soldiers can do, I am not an active ...
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| medical dq's | 6/29/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Two questions- 1)I am about to be a junior in high school and had planned upon graduation joining ...
A: Your asthma condition is disqualifying, but since you are symptom free for an extended period, it is ...
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| UPT Age Waiver for Prior Service | 6/29/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Greetings, I'm a prior service Marine interested in becoming a pilot in the Air Force. I'm ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not privy to the Air Force rules for recruiting pilots. I do know you will need ...
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| National Guard | 6/28/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: If i go into the Nation Guard and my MOS is a MP, When i return home would i be able to become a ...
A: With military police experience, and good recommendations from your leaders, you would be a good ...
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| Re Entry as prior service | 6/28/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I served in as a Marine from 1998 to 2004. At the time of discharge I was an E-5. I was wounded in ...
A: Yes, your recruiter is right, you are a great candidate to re-enter the service. You may need a ...
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| Prior active duty. | 6/27/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I spent 4 years active duty in the Navy and recieved a honorable discharge but it is a class RE-3. ...
A: Your RE 3 means you are not a good candidate for re-enlistment. That added to a DUI makes you even ...
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| Waiver | 6/26/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Sorry Ma'am but I forgot I had have one more question to ask you. My question is would it be ...
A: You may have to do a web search to find a lawyer in your area that will help you build a military ...
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| How do i get the army to help pay for school | 6/26/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am currently an enlisted soldier in the Army. I have completed my Bachelor of Arts. I wanted to ...
A: Full time advanced degree study in the fields you have interest are most usually sponsored for ...
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| navy entrance | 6/25/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: i had just passed 12th and now doing graduation.but i am intrested in navy.so is there any navy ...
A: All the military services use the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to determine ...
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| Wear of combat patch | 6/25/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: What is the criteria of being awarded a combat patch? Is there a certain length of time you have to ...
A: To answer your question fully I would need to know all the circumstances around their deployment. ...
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| Wear of combat patch | 6/24/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: What is the criteria of being awarded a combat patch? Is there a certain length of time you have to ...
A: You can wear a service sleeve insignia (SSI), commonly called a combat patch, on your right sleeve ...
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| Process of Marriage to Dual military | 6/24/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am in the army and so is my fiance, we want to get married before deploying to Iraq in about 3 ...
A: You can get married following the rules in your state of residence or the state in which you plan to ...
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| living conditions | 6/24/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I have been in a serious relationship for two years. I'm not sure if we will stay together "forever" ...
A: During your Marine training you cannot live anywhere except the barracks. Even if you were married, ...
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| resigning my comm. | 6/24/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am currently a 2nd Lt in the Army reserve, in my third year. I am also an Acting Company ...
A: Civilian work conflicts are not an allowable reason to resign your commission prior to fulfilling ...
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| Marine doubts | 6/22/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My son went into the Marines in DEP. he has attende boot camp, junior officer training and is now at ...
A: Unless your son has become a conscientious objector, his contract is binding. Unless you have a ...
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| army's brian | 6/21/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: can the army find out if you have an GED or not.
A: If you cannot produce proof of graduation from high school (transcripts) or a GED (certificate), the ...
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| Early Childhood Education Careers in the Military | 6/21/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am in school to be a teacher, and I was wondering if there were any careers in the military that ...
A: No there are no military occupational specialties (MOS) dealing with early childhood education. ...
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| reclass | 6/20/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: my husband wants to reclass will we dependents be able to go to training with him?
A: Unless the training is over six months, and therefore a permanent change of station (PCS) move, you ...
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| Arrested | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I was arrested for OWI and Assault in college but was not convicted of any of these charges. I ...
A: I am not certain what you mean by "get rid of my assault charge." Your OWI offense is waiverable. ...
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| health question | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I was wondering if having Systemic Lupus can be waivered if I was to join the military, my recruits ...
A: If you have active signs and symptoms of Systemic Lupus, you are unlikely to qualify for military ...
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| Officers Leaving the Army | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am researching my options for leaving the Army as a commissioned officer after my next deployment. ...
A: Your remaining service obligation depends on the source of your commission. If you went to OCS, ...
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| pregnancy | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I was honorably discharged for pregnancy. How long is the waiting period to get back in the ...
A: You will not be able to return to the military, if you are a single Mom, unless you give up custody ...
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| MOS school while serving in Iraq | 6/18/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am a 19k-10 and have served as such since august 1st 2001. I was in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 ...
A: You should not have an issue getting promoted solely because of a needed school. Most school ...
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| Leave Time | 6/17/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am currently enlisted Army, and have been accepted for a direct commission program in the Coast ...
A: You should have two choices. When you leave the Army, you can take a lump sum payment for your ...
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| Disability Severance Pay | 6/17/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I recent separated from military duties with a 10 percent rating and severance pay. Now I'm being ...
A: This is a difficult one to answer because I cannot see your medical board proceedings, and final ...
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