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I am a veteran of the Army and would love to join the Air Force Reserve. I am collecting 80 percent VA Compensation and no compensation from the military itself. I was wondering if I could still join a reserve component.
I recently heard that the military leaves it up to the MEPS doctors to determine if someone is eligible for service, and I know I would lose the VA money for the drill weekend. I want to know if I actually can serve if the MEPS doctors determine that I am fit for service.
You would have to check to see what your RE ENTRY code on your DD Form 214 is for coming back to service. If you have a valid RE code that allows you to return to duty, then it should be easy. If not you would have to get the Department of the Army to change it. Doing so may interfere with your disability payments. Check with the VA to see what if any changes will take place.
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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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