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hello my name is Roosevelt spiller and I've been trying to get into the navy for over a year but I've been having problems getting in due to my juvenile past i have a felony but i was not convicted as an adult because it was not violent but it was dealing with possesion of drugs and i have three cases but there all closed and I'm a adult now 18 to be specific and I'm not on probation or parole I'm clean now and i have change my life sorry I'm writing so much i just want you to get a full understanding of my case and question in 2008 i filled out my waivers and i was rejected but I'm not giving up thanks to me wanting to go to the navy is the main reason why i changed my life and its were my heart is so um in a month from now i have the privilege to seal my record so if i do that how would i have to talk to get a letter of recommendation from a top naval personnel?
When a waiver is deinied, it is because they look at the whole person concept. If you show a pattern of mis conduct, they will not grant a waiver due to past experiences with people that have been in your same situation.
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John L
Expertise
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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