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Can i join the army if i was discharged from the air force for failing a drug test
Hello Dalton,
Ok a few questions I have for you first. What was your discharge code? On your DD 214 there should be an RE code on there and what type of discharge was it? Was it an Honorable, dishonorable etc etc? Odds are if you are looking to get back in the military you are going to have a long journey ahead of you. The standards are a lot harder now do to the fact that there are more recruits than there are slots available because of the economy. My advice contact a recruiter and be completely honest with him, don't lie tell him the circumstances because if you do the slim chance you do have will go out the window.
If you have anymore questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Eric
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Eric Ernst
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.
Experience
I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)
Education/Credentials
High School Diploma
Awards and Honors
Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.
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