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Greetings, In my youth, when I was 17, I obtained a misdemeanor for drinking a beer. Now that has been expunged through a first time offenders program and because I turned 18. Recently I got a misdemeanor for driving off road in a state park and an infraction for underage drinking and driving. 2 misdemeanors, one of them expunged, and 1 infraction. So with that said I'm wanting to join the coast guard as a boatswains mate and eventually become a surfman. will these convictions disqualify me?
Well to the US military....anything that is related to drinking & driving is a DUI...If you were drinking and driving and got caught....its a DUI and its severe in the military... Misdemenor or not....its considered a felony to the DOD. Soooo yes its a definite disqualifier. They may be able to do waivers for that, to be sure check with the CG
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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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