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I had COunciling when My brother died I ended up having PTS I wasn't prescribed any meds and my Recruiter told me it would be fine but Iv been stuck here at soi for 3 weeks and my wife is having trouble raising my son and being pregnant working a fulltime job all on her own and doesn't want me in the marines anymore i don't want to be here either I joined cause I wanted to provide better for her but feel she's to stressed if I got a medical discharge how long would the process take
The only issue you have is homesickness. You aren't going to get a medical discharge because, quite frankly, there isn't anything actually WRONG with you. You can certainly go to the Corpsman and talk to them, which I suggest doing anyway. Even if by some reason you were to be considered for a discharge, it would take 6 months to a year to process.
Sorry, that's just the way it is. Everyone goes through this stuff, you just have to deal with it and press on.
Lastly, a discharge along these lines isn't going to do you any favors later in life. Esp. when you try and find a job or get VA benefits.
No doubt not the answer you want to hear or were expecting but I'm not going to lie to you or tell you something that will only hurt you in the long run.
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
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I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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