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I am interested in joining the Air Force Nurse Corps. I have had a GI doctor following me for some GI issues that could be irritable bowel syndrome but he suspects that it may be inflammatory bowel disease. He hasn't been willing to commit to that diagnosis though. I have never had any major symptoms beyond irritable bowel symptoms and they do not interfere with my daily life. I run marathons, work full-time and raise a family without any problems. Will I have any chance of being disqualified based on this history of being investigated for Inflammatory bowel disease? As far as I know, there has been no official diagnosis.
My opinion is this... You know what your symptoms are.. You haven't been diagnosed with anything... what problem? I had a guy tell me in an interview once that his mother said he had this problem... I said did a doctor tell you that you had this problem... he said no.... then you dont have it until its officially in your record diagnosed by a doctor. I have symptoms of not being able to remember where my car keys are.... doesn't mean I have Alzheimer's... Right?
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Answers by Expert:
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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