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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 4/2/2011


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dearest expert, I AM BHUSHAN PATIL FROM INDIA, I AM 20Y OLD AND HIGHSCHOOL PASSED ONLY. I AM LABOR AND INDIAN CITIZEN RIGHT NOW. I WANNA COME U.S.TO PARTICIPIATE IN U.S.ARMY OR ANY KIND OF RESCUE JOB. CUZ I NEVER LIKE INDIAN ARMY, NEAVY BLAH BLAH BLAH CUZ IN INDIA MAN PARTICIPIATED BY MONEY.AND I AM NOT INTRESTED IN INDIANS DAMN JOBS.I WANT JOB NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT BY THAT MONEY, I WANNA HELP TO U.S.HOMELESS PEOPLE,BECOZ I AM ALSO INTRESTED IN SOCIAL WORKING.SO PLEASE TELL ME WHICH JOB IS SUITABLE FOR ME, U.S.ARMY OR U.S.RESCUE JOB?AND WHAT I HAVE TO DO FOR IT?IS MY EDUCATION SUFFICIENT FOR TO PARTICIPIATE IN U.S.JOBS LISTED ABOVE?

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Bhushan,
You must be a Green Card holder with enough time on the card to do eight years of Service (this includes active duty time and any reserve time after you get out.)
The military will not help you get a Green card if you don't already have one.
However, they will help you obtain your U.S. citizenship.
After 12 months in uniform you can waive the residency requirements needed for citizenship.
You will not be allowed to re-enlist until you have earned your citizenship.
I can't tell you what job would be best for you. that's your decision.  It would help if you already know what job in the military you'd like to apply for before you see a recruiter.

If you'd like something in social work, the Army has some great jobs in Social Services.
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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.

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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