Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/misconduct discharge

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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 5/5/2008


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hello i recieved a misconduct dicharge for stealling a cd from a store with a reenlistment code of re3 its been 7 months since ive been out i was on active duty i know the reg says that u must wait 24 months before u can come in but it specifically say that the applicant must wait 24 months before reenlisting in the regular army and ive been on line and ive found some forums where guys were gettign waivers back in the the reserves and national guard is there any hope u can give me and any advice

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I wouldnt hold my breath, but it is possible. You might need a RE code waiver or quite possible in your case an update to revise you RE code. This is applied for through the Department of the Army.  First thing you need to do is take your 214 to the recruiter to see what they can do first, then go from there.

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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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