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Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Petitioning BCNR. Is it worth my time?
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I was separated from the US Navy on June 15,2007 under the reduction in force program. The separation came as a surprise, and I was specifically told that I would be recieving severance pay and there would be no attempts to recoup my SRB (I reenlisted in July of 2003) I am now faced with collection attempts from the Department of Treasury in excess of $20,000. I do have the names and current positions, as well as call logs from the exact days I was told this information. I suppose my question is a lot more simple than how I'm explaining it. Should I petition the BCNR for a change to my discharge code? Or should I suck it up and deal with it? Unfortunately, things aren't like they are in the movies, and getting a text transcript of the exact phone conversation is impossible.
I for one would be going back to the idiots that told you that you wouldnt have to repay the SRB. Thats a lot of cash to come up with! If you are willing to go back to active duty, you might offer that in leiu of re-payment. The gov't will get their money....
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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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