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Hi Jason,
First of all, thank you for taking the time to review this question.
I would like to join the Marine Reserves after I am done with college in about 2 years, but I just have some questions you might be able to answer right now.
I broke my arm some years ago and had a plate with dissolving screws (not exactly sure how that works yet) put in to help it heal straight. The arm is fine and doesn't bother me at all. As I understand it, I have to get some type of waiver for this, right?
This next part is about dental stuff: I have a permanent bottom retainer against my teeth (but you can't see it, as it is on the inside of my mouth) and was wondering if I would have to get a waiver for that. And, my dentist says my bite is a little off, and I could have jaw surgery to help it, but he said it's not really necessary. Would the MEPS dr.'s not like this, or do you think I would be able to pass?
Thank you again for your consideration.
Best-
Kari:
The arm thing doesn't sound like an issue, and it sounds waiverable. The mouth/jaw retainer may be an issue, but then again, it might not. That one, the MEPS folks will have to give you better information on. I'd lean towards just a waiver, but sometimes you just don't know. Talk to a Marine Corps recruiter and they'll be able to fill you in with some more information.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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