Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/should i try to enlist again

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Expert: Eric Ernst - 9/25/2009


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Hi,

I was medically disqualified from the army national guard 2 weeks before I was to leave for basic. That was roughly 3 yrs ago. I was medically discharged for having a detached retina. I know that the likelyhood of a waiver isn't that high but I want more than anything to join the navy or army. Would I have a better chance of getting a waiver if I waited for oct 1 to come around or is this something I should just tell myself to move on from?"


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Kyle,
More than likely your career in the military is not going to happen. I know that it is hard to swallow, but even if you had surgery for it the possibility of you joining is still slim to none. Due to the fact that it could cause you to harm to your eye. Im sorry but unfortunatly it seems that it won't happen.
Eric

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.

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I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)

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Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.

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