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I have a question about my military discharges. I served in the Air Force (active duty) from 1997-2003 and received an Honorable Discharge. I joined the Air National Guard immediately and received a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions after one year for unsatisfactory participation. I could not attend drills due to being unemployed and over 400 miles from the Guard base.
My questions are:
1. Does my Honorable Discharge (DD214) carry more weight than the General Discharge (NGB Form 22)?
2. Can I seek civilian employment with the Air Force?
Thanks for your time.
The DD form 214 is just proof of service. This is for veterans preference. so your answer is yes you can and you should. It would be up to you if you want to divulge the other, to me its irrelevant to what you are trying to accomplish any way. Gets your points you earned them
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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.
Experience
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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