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My son is going for a test next week to determine if he has asthma. My son has never had asthma in his life. I'm his mother, I know he hasn't. When he first started his job in the A.F., he was painting planes. They would wear the full protection garb, but at some point, inspectors came in and found that the protection clothing were not keeping the chemicals out. Now my son may have "asthma" and may be discharged. What course of action can he take?
Well since hes been painting aircraft, it sounds to me that hes been in a while. If they determine that he has this condition, they will more than likely separate him with a disability. If hes over 8 years they will probably retire him. He will under go a Medical Evaluation Board that will determine his fate as far as his career and his benefits should they choose to separate him.
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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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