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About John Lewis
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter and localmarketer, been doing it for five 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 11 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 differnt, 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
11 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 5 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. Met yearly quoata for 2009 by end of May.
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Expert: John Lewis - 11/3/2009
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I am on temporary disability for rhuematoid arthritis but my levels are low and am not on everyday medicine for it. I am a former Marine Reservist and have talked to a recruiter about joing the commisioned officer program. Will the arthritis keep me from joining even if i have a specialist write a letter explaining that i am fit to serve?
Answer
Your civilian doctor does not have the authority to say you are fit to serve, only a military doctor familiar with regulation can determine that.
If you need medication even sometimes, other than OTC stuff, you will not be allowed to join as arthritis can be an issue in combat situations if it affects you that much.
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