Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/RE Code 2B

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


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Colonel H

I have contacted other recruiters in other states and they are saying that their manual says the code isn't waiverable. I'm sure there is a navy recruiter that can try to get a waiver processed for me. I know you said maybe I should wait until the new quota comes out but I'm really eager to get something rolling now. I just started writing my appeal to send to the board for my discharge upgrade, and I also plan on contacting the Congressman after I submitt my appeal. Please...I'm trying to get as much help as I can get. So if it isn't too much, could you please see if you possibly know someone that can help me with my situation, it will be greatly appreciated.

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Shaina,
Was your discharge under "General Conditions", or was it under "Other-Than-Honorable Conditions"?

As I said previously, individuals with an Air Force RE Code of "2" are usually ineligible to reenlist in the Air Force, but might be eligible to join another military service, if the circumstances which resulted in the code no longer apply, or if a waiver is issued.
You apparently accepted the discharge because you got out.  It's going to be hard now to say "two months ago I was mistaken."  I know of nobody better than your Congressman to help you at this point.
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.

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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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