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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 12/1/2011


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Hello,
 My name is Hector Rivera and I have a Question? When i was 18 I got a felony reckless conduct charge would that affect the chances of me joining the army. I am now 22 turning 23 and want to join the army.I was young a dumb at the time and want to serve my country, I want to learn self discipline and actually become something in life. I have my highschool diploma and 1 1/2 year of college under my belt. I feel that i would be a great addition to the army, because I actually want to serve my country. I do not know if this would make a difference but i pleaded guilty abd participated in the academy program and took many different classes to better my self when i was younger and did not spend anytime in prison.

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Hector,
Not a problem.  As long as you have no other offenses you'll be given a waiver.

By the way, don't ever say what the Army can do for you.  You need to always say what you can give to them!  "I want to serve my country" is a good line to use.

The Army knows what they'll teach you and what they can do for you.  They want to know what you'll give back to them if they take you.

See your recruiter and explain.

Colonel H

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MARK A. HOWELL

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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.

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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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