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My son enlisted into the U.S.A.F.. He finished basic training. He started Military Training School. He found out that he did not pass one of his classes. He called and told me, that he is going to be honorably discharged. He has worked and prayed for this day since he was 15 years old. Is there any real possibility his superiors will give him a second chance, reclassify him or give him and opportunity to stay in as a reservist? I am praying for him. If honorably discharged, will his chances of getting into college or government employment be hindered?
Thanks,
M. Sims
...something doesn't sound right to me.... Usually if someone washes out of training, they are usually reclassified. What kind of job was it?
If he is in fact being discharged, there still should be a reserve option... he just has to enlist with the reserves since the Air Force and the Reserve component are two separate entities.
If he is being honorably discharged, then hes fine for any government service.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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