Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/enlisting in the navy with a felony

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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 11/12/2007


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i am currently 29yrs old and was convicted of felony burglary when i was 12 yrs old. I have no criminal record since then, just a few minor traffic tickets. What are the chances that i can get a waiver?

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From what I can remember I believe that you can get a waiver....You have lots of time span since age 12. The Age you are now may be more of a problem, you may want to check with the NAVY to see that the Maximum Age Limit is for the Navy. The Air Force is 17-27. If they can do the dual waiver, I can see it happening as long as you are willing!

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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

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