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Hello,

My stepson tried to join the Air Force after high school graduation in 2010 but tested positive at MEPS for marijuana.  His recruiter told him that they could not do 45 day waivers at the time.  Since it has been about a year and half (and he has cleaned up his act), is it possible for him to try to join again?

Thank you,

Darrin

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Maybe, right now, no service is accepting applicant who tested positive for marijuana.  They figure if they couldn't stop smoking for a period to join, then they are likely going to be repeat offenders.

If that has changed for a service, I am not aware of it.

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