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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 8/18/2011


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I had knee surgery in April 2011 i tore my ACL and i gave my recruiter the history of the surgery and im scared that i may not be cleared. I can run,jump,etc and my doctor has cleared me he said that there was no limitation on how much my knee could do.... and how long would it take to get the result....

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Hamilton,
Don't be scared.  The worst that can happen is they'll say no and send you home from the medical examining station.  I know that's lots to worry about, but don't let it frighten you.

Anyway, as long as your knee still has full range of motion you're good to go.  You should extend your leg out 90 degrees from your body with no problems.  If you can do that, you should be OK.  Don't say anything about it unless asked.  Never give them more info than they need, that's just asking for trouble.

Relax, you'll be OK.

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.

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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