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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 3/19/2010


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My daughter was in her final week (10 months)of weather tech school and did not pass.  She was given two other opportunities but just couldn't get pass the last week.  She REALLY wants to remain an Airman but was refused reclassification.  She is still on AFI and wonders if there is anything she can do now to remain in the AF (She scored a 70 on her ASVAB) If not, would she be eligible to enlist in the Air Force once the hiring freeze is lifted? Could she ROTC?

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Janice,
She sure picked a tough career field.  Weather tech school is tough for anybody to pass so she shouldn't feel bad.  I wonder why she was refused reclassification?  For a good answer she needs to talk to her First Sergeant right away.  He'll know the specifics of her case and can best advise her.
Colonel H

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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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