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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 10/16/2009


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I wanted to no if it were possible to RE back into the army with a code of 3(Misconduct). If it is possible then whats the best way to go about doing that. The only reason I got the discharge was because I was going through hard times in my personal life and it started effecting my career. I started to not care for  the Army ,but now I realize the mistakes I made and I wonna make a change.I finished my first term before I got kicked out in DEC 2006.

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Jawaun,
The Army regulations say, "Individuals with an RE Code of "3" can normally reenlist in the Army or another Service, but will require a waiver to be processed.  See your Army recruiter right away before too much time lapses.  You may be able to get back in with some of your old rank and also avoid basic training again.

You'll be treated as a "Reenlistee" and not a new Enlistee, and recruiters normally have a very small quota for reenlistments.  Also, a recruiter gets $0 for reenlistments, so don't be surprised if he doesn't seem too helpful.

Thanks for wanting to continue serving.
Colonel H

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

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Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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