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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 7/15/2009


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Colonel,

I am a prior enlisted sailor that is just finishing up his MBA in Healthcare. I want to return back to the US Navy's MSC corps, however, when I left active duty I had a honorable discharge with a RE-3 code. What is the likely hood of me becoming a medical service corps officer with this enlistment code? I am in great shape now, by the way.

Respectfully,

Walter

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Walter,
There must be more to your Re-Entry code than just RE-3.  It should be followed by a letter.
Also I need to know your 3-digit "Separation Code."  These can be found in blocks 26 and 27 of your DD214 form.

The regulations say, "Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "3" can normally reenlist in their service or another Service, but will probably require a waiver to be processed."

Please send me a follow-up marked "private" not "public" and I can tell you more precisely what your chances will be.

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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