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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 4/30/2009


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I was discharged from the Army after I tried to commit suicide. I have since been reevaluated, and my papers have my discharge listed as "Honorable", but my RE code is 3. I understand this is going to be complicated, and I have started taking the steps toward reenlisting. I can't find out which form I need to do this. All I've been able to find are forms for adjusting your discharge status. Any suggestions that might help my case would be greatly appreciated.

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Kevin,
Normally discharged soldiers are looking to upgrade their discharge code which automatically upgrades the RE code also.  Since you're not one of those, you should start by submitting your request to change a reenlistment code on a DD Form 149 found at
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0149.pdf
and submit it to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
It's also a big help to contact your nearest VA office and let them walk you through the process.  They do this all the time and will be glad to help.  Also, your request carries more weight if submitted through the VA.  Visit their website at  http://www.va.gov/

Good luck,
Colonel H  

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MARK A. HOWELL

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

Experience

Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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