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Basically, a few years back I was institutionalized because of an injury that was NOT self-inflicted, but one of the police who was at the scene with the rescue squad told nurses I had admitted to doing it, even though I never said anything of the sort to anyone. I was a bit intoxicated and hurt myself, but never intentionally harmed myself. I had to do self-admittance into a hospital, I was there for five days and the doctors could not find any signs of depression or any mental disorder let alone attempting suicide. I was realeased with a prescription for sleeping pills but no diasnosis. This was the only time such a thing has happened, and I neglected to tell my recruiter because I didn't really think twice about it. Should I tell him and will this DQ me even though I've never been diagnosed or treated for any mental or physical occurence?
The weight will be on your shoulders if you choose to keep a lid on it. I believe that if you do will will cause a wave that may DQ you or it may not... Are you willing to accept the risk for keeping your mouth shut? If so, press on. The military will not know if you dont tell them...
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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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