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I have been on Limdu for just over 6 months. I am now on Limdu until the end of November. The Navy removed all the cartilage out of my ankle. I am going to have a MED Board in October. When can I figure of being out, and How can I determine how much percent i will get from the Navy? I also just wanted to say I am not trying to get out, I just made E-4 and and now a Petty Officer 3rd class.
Unless the Navy has told you that they are going to discharge you or that they are going to persue discharge, then you fight to stay in. If you do not want to stay in , you will only get maybe 20 to 25%. That would probably be on the high side.
They MEB will tak into concideration the fact that you want to stay in...If this what you want ...Tell them and stick to it..
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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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