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| wait period to re-enlist | 10/6/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Ma'am, do you know what the wait period would be to enlist again in the Army? I ETSed honorably ...
A: If you got an honorable discharge, and are not prohibited from re-enlisting due to medical ...
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| Felon entering in to the army. | 10/6/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: Col. Bedell My name is Linda and I want to know if you had any information about when a person is ...
A: Someone that is serving time in jail cannot enlist in the military. Someone who has completed ...
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| RE-3 US ARMY | 10/6/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I joined the military about 6 years ago, made it to basic training and got discharged because I did ...
A: Your discharge paperwork, the DD form 214, characterizes your discharge. The same paperwork that ...
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| early medical diacharge | 10/6/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: I spent 15 years in the Army National Guard,14 good years for retirement. Deployed to Iraq ...
A: You pretty much answered your own question. Since it was determined not service related, I would ...
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| Felony | 10/6/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I got arrested for taking police on high speed chase now I have a Felony I want to go in the army ...
A: First you will have to get a high school degree, or GED. Then you will have to get a waiver for all ...
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| Meps Separation Questions.... and a Waiver... | 10/6/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: ok so this is going to be a condensed version of my crazy mind right now. my fiance' joined the ...
A: You can, or contact your recruiter and ask them. If you get the MEPS, ask for the senior liaison and ...
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| Meps Separation Questions.... and a Waiver... | 10/5/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: ok so this is going to be a condensed version of my crazy mind right now. my fiance' joined the ...
A: The MEPS liaisons should be able to tell you who the waiver authority is, local recruiting ...
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| Enlistment | 10/5/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: I was wandering since I have had surgery on my neck, which is permanent if I am going to be ...
A: It all depends on the type of surgery and the affect it has on you to to various things. The obly ...
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| Upgrading an Re-4 discharge for renlisting | 10/5/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My name is Ed. I have a question about an 11 year old mistake. In 1996 right after high school I ...
A: I wish you the best of luck. Please continue to write during your enlistment process, if anything ...
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| Medical Discharge | 10/5/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: I just heard from my son he may be medically discharged from the Marines. Dr said if he was ...
A: Sorry but if his knees are a point of concern from the Marines he will be discharged. You see, ...
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| US Coast Guard | 10/5/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: My 18yr old is very interested in joining the Coast Guard. The problem is he is ADHD and on Med's. ...
A: The issue isn't testing clean for meds, but the effect of him being off them. He is on meds for a ...
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| Switching services | 10/4/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: I'm currently enlisting into the Marine Corps and I am looking to make the military a career, after ...
A: Kevin: I think at this point you should concentrate on getting through the officer training first ...
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| Upgrading an Re-4 discharge for renlisting | 10/4/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My name is Ed. I have a question about an 11 year old mistake. In 1996 right after high school I ...
A: You have two options: You can see if the Army will grant you a waiver for your RE 4, if you can ...
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| Meps Separation Questions.... and a Waiver... | 10/4/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: ok so this is going to be a condensed version of my crazy mind right now. my fiance' joined the ...
A: O.K., lets look at each question seperately. 1. Normally the waiver process is not long at all, it ...
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| reenlisting | 10/3/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: I did 4 years active duty in the air force from 2002 till 2006. I separated at the end of my time ...
A: For you to be eligible to come into the ANG as a Prior Service, you would need to ensure you RE Code ...
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| ARNG to Marine Reserve | 10/3/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: Hola, My name is Brian Lewis I am 18, from Puerto Rico. I enlisted in the Army National Guard about ...
A: Well, there is a process in which you can request a conditional release from the Guard, however, ...
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| son possibly color blind - entering Navy | 10/3/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: my 19 y.o. son just took the ASVAB (85), had his MEPS physical and just found out that he may be ...
A: I recommend he learn how to read the color blind test cards. Sometimes a new recruit just doesn't ...
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| My son is interested, but has medical conditions | 10/2/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: My son is 15 years old and in JROTC in High School. He has been diagnosed with Aspergers, ...
A: You have heard correctly, any one taking any type of maintenance drug for anything is not qualified ...
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| Incompatant recruiter, so asking for your advice. | 10/2/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: Mr Lewis, I've a few concerns about enlisting in the Army (active) that my fresh recruiter probably ...
A: Your first set of issues can be worked around, however the issues comes form the domestic violence. ...
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| Relocating Question | 10/1/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: Not sure how much you can help, but I need any help I can get right about now. Here's the deal, I'm ...
A: I have not been to California but I have two cousins who live there, one in Los Angelas and one in ...
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| Getting a Govt. job with an RE4 | 10/1/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: About 20-some years ago, I was discharged from the Navy with a Bad Conduct Discharge and an RE4 ...
A: I have not heard of any case where the Board said NO because the case was too old. Please check the ...
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| volunteer deployment | 10/1/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: I was wondering how I can volunteer to deploy.I'm in the army reserves and my mos is 21w.
A: Of course you can volunteer. The trouble would be finding a unit that needs your MOS or if the ...
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| reapply | 10/1/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: My nephew applied for the Navy. He passed the tests took his evaluation tests, did well on all ...
A: Yes , he can go back down to MEPS after 45 days, get a clean drug test and request a waiver. He ...
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| Getting a Govt. job with an RE4 | 10/1/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: About 20-some years ago, I was discharged from the Navy with a Bad Conduct Discharge and an RE4 ...
A: From what I can tell you a BCD does carry a stigma with it. It can keep you from securing a ...
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| aderall and discharge | 10/1/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: i was sent home on convolecent leave, and have been prescribed and been taking aderrall i had taken ...
A: I am not telling what you should do but ask yourself this: By not taking this medicine am I putting ...
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| Air Force vision requirements | 9/30/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: my question is in regards to Air Force vision requirements. I enlisted recently and barely passed my ...
A: When you passed vision test at MEPS, it was based on the docotr's professional opinion. When you ...
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| Waivers | 9/30/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: My boyfriend is trying to join the military but has an issue. He is most interested in joining the ...
A: If he did probation for the charges, then he was convicted. He may not have done jail time, but he ...
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| reenlistment waiver | 9/30/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: is there any way to get a waiver to change my re code from a 4 to a 3 with a general under ...
A: Depends on the conditions of the discharge. You may be able to get a waiver but finding a commander ...
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| Marinies pool function | 9/30/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: If i injure myself during the process of going to boot camp, can I be disqualified??? Like a foot ...
A: Do you mean by injuring yourself DURING boot camp? Or do you mean injuring yourself before ...
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| Question. URGENT | 9/30/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: I am currently in Fort Leonard Wood For Reclass training i am unable to complete my APFT and was ...
A: You should be able to earn a conditional graduation from your reclass training, with a temporary ...
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| i want to ask something! | 9/30/2008 | James Bell |
Q: my husband wants to join u.s military..he's already 23 years old we're just thinking if he still can ...
A: Greetings again, Aimee - Your husband would have to get in touch with a local recruiter in your ...
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| enlisting as an eagle scout and life on base for my wife and young daughter | 9/30/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: Mr Lewis, My name is Lee. I am 22 years old, I am an eagle scout, a father and a husband. i ...
A: Eagle scout alone gets you E2 in the Army. Not sure of Marines (though I know its not E3) and the ...
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| special force | 9/29/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: i just want to know what the minimum yrs of time you need to be in the army for special force. i ...
A: Depending on your charges, you may not even be able to join. 3 drug charges will make you forever ...
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| questions regarding the recall thats happening!! | 9/29/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: My husband is a former Marine as of july 21st of 2007. We have been going thru a rough transition ...
A: Samantha: Sorry, I wasn't aware of that particular stop loss or call back. He can always go see ...
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| "Flight" Definition | 9/29/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: I am trying to get into the Air Force. I Will need a Transfer to a different "Flight" after I go ...
A: you had me confused. Actually the term "Flight" refers to your military organization not your "DEP". ...
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| Military Time | 9/29/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: Well my question is not excatly realted to career but Military useage. I wnat to know ow to speak ...
A: The time in military time you supplied is 1 minute after midnight. here is a little chart to help. ...
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| Drug Use and Army OCS | 9/29/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: Lewis, I graduated from college in December and I am planning on applying to OCS for the Army. I ...
A: Well, tough question there. being honest about drugs is the right thing to do, It will disqualify ...
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| Spouse Colocation for Seperate branches | 9/29/2008 | Cynthia Bedell |
Q: My husband is a Cpl in the Marine Core and I am an Airman in the Navy. We were both told that ...
A: Yes, you need to file the paperwork with your service, via you career counselor. AND your husband ...
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| waiver for color vision | 9/28/2008 | Robert Barnette |
Q: My son is 18, planning to enlist soon. He is a PO2 in the Navy Sea Cadets and has attended EOD ...
A: Congrats for him attending NJROTC. If he has completed no less than three (3) years he will be ...
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| Enlisted to Officer Age Question | 9/28/2008 | John Lewis |
Q: I'm a non-prior 31 year old and have a Navy Officer package up for review for PAO on October 1st. If ...
A: Age limit still applies, but waivers can be granted. If you are still talking to an officer ...
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