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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 7/10/2009


Question
Sir,

I got your response to my question about marrying my german national girlfriend as an officer.

Unfortunately, the link provided in the mail could not be opened. Could you please resend them?

Thank you very much for your help.


Answer
Femi,
I did not send a link.  Maybe my message got garbled in transmission.  Below is exactly what I sent.
Colonel H


Yes, you have a chance.  It's best if you were to get married BEFOREgoing to OCS, that would certainly be in your favor because then she would automatically be a U.S. citizen.  They can't make you get UNmarried.

If that's not possible, you can still become an Army officer, but they may deny you a job where you need a Top Secret clearance (such as an Intel officer).

I wish  you both all the best for a long and successful marriage.
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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