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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 4/7/2009


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  During my process of joining the USMC i was disqualified from meps for having an eye condition: kerataconous. The doctor told me there was no waiver recommended.  My recruiter told me that if I build a strong enough case maybe i can get waiver and possibly get it approved. My question is; Even after being disqualified from meps without a recommendation for a waiver has a waiver ever been given in the past? Is it even a possibility? i have received a lot of conflicting information. I was hoping for a closer to definitive answer. Hopefully a yes and not a "no. Thanks again

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Rashamen,
Now I understand what you're saying.  I personally have not heard of a waiver being processed after the MEPS said no, so I checked with my friends at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command headquarters in Quantico, Virginia.  They also said, "No, it's not possible."
Sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear.
Colonel H

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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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