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my daughter is in basic training for the Air Force and she called and said they are sending her home to go to the doctor get on medication and come back..are they going to let that happen? and will she have to start basic training all over again? shes never had any problems with any thing like this before, she has wanted to join for the last 4 years, she has a very stong will and strong hearted, she was in the ROTC program for 2 years where we lived before and wer moved the school here did not offer it, even know the town and school here are huge.. im just concerned that they have told her this and then it will not happen...any advice will be greatly appreciated as well as your time..thank you
If they are sending her home for an issue, she is being discharged and most likely will not be able to come in for medical reasons unless the issues go away for a couple of years. It happens as Boot camp stress is alot of the times, the most stressful thing a kid has ever done.
She can try, but don't get her hopes up too much.
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John L
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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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