| Subject | Date Asked |
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| DAT Waiver | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Good Afteroon, If in an individual tested positive for THC at MEPS, are they actually able to wait 5 ...
A: John, Ahh...lying is such a harsh word. Call it what you will, it works. Some people even go visit ...
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| DAT Waiver | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Good Afteroon, If in an individual tested positive for THC at MEPS, are they actually able to wait 5 ...
A: John, Yes. Because of the sheer volume of people processing through a MEPS they only keep records ...
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| Drug Waiver Marine Corps | 11/11/2009 |
Q: This past April my son failed the drug test for marijuana at the MEPS station. He had admitted to ...
A: Janet, Yes. Recruiters are only in your town for your convenience. It's perfectly legal to go ...
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| Drug Waiver Marine Corps | 11/11/2009 |
Q: This past April my son failed the drug test for marijuana at the MEPS station. He had admitted to ...
A: Unfortunately you've run into a lazy recruiter who only wants to take the easy cases that require no ...
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| Re-entry to the Navy | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I just separated from the Air Force under the force shaping program in July 2007. I was thinking ...
A: Sherry, There's some crucial info missing in your question. Let me see if I've got it right. You ...
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| old family photos of uniforms | 11/6/2009 |
Q: old family photos can u help me identify these uniforms
A: Amanda, I only see one photo. The picture quality is very poor but from the looks of the pants, ...
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| need Army REG to wear CIB IN PLACE OF CAR EARNED IN DESERT STORM 1990-90 | 11/5/2009 |
Q: MR.Howell I'm stationed in Germany active duty in the Army for two years now. I earned a CAR with ...
A: Eric, Here's a direct quote from the regs: CAR - Instituted on 17 February 1969. Criteria: Awarded ...
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| Keratoconus | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My son is in boot camp in the Navy. He was slated to go to the Nu-program.He has been diagnosis ...
A: Prathea, Keratoconus is an automatic disqualification for the military. Surgery to correct it is ...
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| DD214 | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My DD214 is incorrect. I am still on Terminal Leave for another week. Who would I contact to ...
A: Lewis, You're wise to get this corrected now, while you're still on active duty. That's a very ...
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| Son Getting The Run Around From Marine Recruiter | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Please Help...My son joined the Marines in Nov 2008 and in the process to prepare for Boot Camp ...
A: Kathleen, Sometimes idiots like that guy can cause a lot of trouble because they're "mad at the ...
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| Records sent to BUMED | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I got an recode of 3 and a separation code of JFL in the Army. This was due to stress fractures that ...
A: Sarah, A Separation Code of JFL means exactly, "Physical disability. Entitled to severance pay." ...
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| Trying to go back into the service | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I joined the army back in 1999 as a 71L got out 18 months later with a RE-3 for parenthood. My ...
A: Julie, I understand your frustration but I don't understand the recruiters. By chance were you ...
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| dependents | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I just have one question I have 1 child and about im to have another one im 23 years old and ...
A: Jayvonna, Your children don't really matter since you are married. The age limit for joining the ...
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| reenlisting | 10/24/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if i have to be airborne to re-up for opfor on ft polk.
A: Chris, My friend who is the CSM at the Joint Readiness Training Center said it's not a hard and fast ...
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| discharge | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My son is a nuke in the navy for almost 3 years now. Back in July, while on leave, he got in a ...
A: Sandi, You son has access to free legal aid and he needs it right away. He needs to visit his JAG ...
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| Medical question | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My son is 17 - in the NJROTC & Seacadets and wants to go to Annapolis, if not able to get accepted ...
A: Darlene, According to the military medical regulations, they say exactly "The causes for rejection ...
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| Navy O.C.S. vs. Enlisting | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Please bear with me as I explain my situation. I am in the process of applying to Navy O.C.S.(as ...
A: Mike, Sorry you've had to wait a few days. Nobody else could answer you correctly so they turned ...
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| Discharge for Fraudulent Entry | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am a SSgt/E-5 Air Force with a bit over 7.5 years of service. I was selected for PRP. During the ...
A: Eddie, Do you WANT to stay in? I assume the only reason you're worried about your RE Code is that ...
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| Marine Corps eligibility | 10/22/2009 |
Q: When i was 15 years old, my brother, whom is a Marine, was leaving for Afghanistan. My friends did ...
A: Ant, I'm glad to hear you've seen the error of your ways, and have straightened up. As you ...
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| Re Entry into the Navy | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have been separated from the Navy for a week, so it is all still fresh. I got out for a job offer ...
A: Levern, Sorry to hear about the job, but things are crazy in our economy right now. Basically you ...
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| Becoming an Army Officer | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to become an Army officer and I apparently qualify on all issues that have been brought ...
A: Tom, The Army views bad credit as an irresponsible act and how can an officer manage Army financial ...
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| Involuntary Separation | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Involuntarily separated in Dec 1992, Air Force Capt. Paid ~42K. Subsequently received 10%VA ...
A: Phil, Your question was forwarded to me because the expert you selected couldn't answer. You've ...
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| Navy Enlistment with the intent of OCS app. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Dr Howell, First, allow me to thank you for volunteering on such a fabulous platform for providing ...
A: Cheryl, First let me express my sympathy for your losses via the accident. Let me attack your ...
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| Civil service transfer.. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I was just hired as a GS-7 with the Navy and was wondering how transfers work, is there a time ...
A: Tara, Your Civilian Personnel Office on base can tell you the time limit required on your current ...
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| re enlisting after 6 years seperation | 10/21/2009 |
Q: my husband is thinking about rejoining the military. He served for 8 years in the USMC and was ...
A: Lisa, He's in luck. The normal age limit for the USMC is 28. But if you have prior service, the ...
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| discharge and my options. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: OK so as it stands right now i was in the air force, i completed basic training and then went to ...
A: Jonathon, Friends may sometimes mean well but they seldom give good advice, as you found out. I'll ...
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| Discharge of LCDR due to 2XFOS | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My husband is going to be discharged for failing to select to CDR for the 2nd time. He is SELRES ...
A: Brenda, I'm sorry to hear that your husband was passed over twice. If he was eligible for ...
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| Resign NG Commission | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am currently serving in the National Guard. I was commissioned 10/2008 (Fed OCS). I have yet to ...
A: James, Everything you need to submit a Letter or Resignation can be found in AR 135-175 page 23. ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am 22 yrs old and I was a Spc in the Us Army. I had an overall good track record up until my ...
A: Jonathan, Thanks for having done time in Iraq. To have done that and survived is Honorable in my ...
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| civilian arrest of a military member | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Am I required to report an arrest made by civilian authorities to my Air Force Chain of command? If ...
A: Paul, Hopefully it was for something minor. Yes, you are supposed to report it to your immediate ...
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| air force | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male. About 6 months ago i received a drug paraphernalia ticket and was placed ...
A: Dustin, If the court granted you Deferred Adjudication then an arrest HAD to have been made and the ...
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| air force | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male. About 6 months ago i received a drug paraphernalia ticket and was placed ...
A: Dustin, Are you from Texas? I'm just curious since Deferred Adjudication is commonly used in Texas ...
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| married before get to the navy | 10/18/2009 |
Q: i just get marry and my husband like to enter to the navy is that possible if you are marry? he is ...
A: Claudia, Yes, being married and joining is not a problem. It can be difficult for you because you ...
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| Navy Direct Commission Program | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am writing to ask how I can earn a Direct Commission in US Navy? I am a 42 year male with no ...
A: Glenn, Those are some very impressive credentials you have. However you are above the age limit for ...
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| fracture | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Will I be able to join the marines if I fractured my hand and had a plate and screws put in? I ...
A: Mitchel, I assume you're talking about the USMC and not CEFCOM because I noticed your question ...
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| DEPer HM with MIP | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a DEPer Shipping this month for Hospital Corpman. Through research I found this ...
A: Thomas, Just curious, are you by chance from Texas? I ask only because Deferred Adjudication is ...
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| What can I do to get my reenlistment code changed | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I joined the navy in 09/2004 in that same yr I was givin a a general discharge and a code of re4 the ...
A: Romeo, People with a simple eye problem aren't usually given a harsh RE-4 Code. There's something ...
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| What can I do to get my reenlistment code changed | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I joined the navy in 09/2004 in that same yr I was givin a a general discharge and a code of re4 the ...
A: Romeo, Individuals with an Navy RE Code of "4" are normally not eligible to reenlist in the Navy, ...
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| Can a student on F-1 visa join the US army? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Greetings Sirs, My question is regarding the US Army in general.I was wondering whether i can join ...
A: Andrew, You cannot join the military with only a student visa. You must apply to become a U.S. ...
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| misdemeanor drug charge | 10/16/2009 |
Q: i received a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge a little over a year ago and i was wondering if ...
A: Levi, Some of the best Police Officers are those who have once broken the law. They know from ...
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| RE | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I wanted to no if it were possible to RE back into the army with a code of 3(Misconduct). If it is ...
A: Jawaun, The Army regulations say, "Individuals with an RE Code of "3" can normally reenlist in the ...
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| ADHD | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Im am currently in Iraq. Before joining the Army i was diagnosed with ADHD and Bi-polar disorder. I ...
A: Patrick, You're between a rock and a hard place right now. You'll have to face the fact that you're ...
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| Surgery | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Can surgery effect the chances of you getting into the Navy Reserves? I am prior service Navy, ...
A: Curtis, I'm really surprised they denied you. The only mention of the back in the military medical ...
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| Student Visa Becoming a Enlisted personel in Coast Guard | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Good day Sir. first of all i really appreciate the people in the military specially when i watch the ...
A: John Paul, I'm glad you liked the movie "Taking Chance." Kevin Bacon played his part well. Not too ...
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| RE:How to find my medical reason of discharge?? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: my name is patrick oglesby and i was discharged for bi-polar at reception.. well for two years i've ...
A: Patrick, Nobody else could answer your question so they passed it to me. Bi-polar is easy to ...
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| Wife and school. | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married next week and I was wondering, if my wife would be able to live with me, or have ...
A: Alfred, You didn't give quite enough info. I'm assuming you're in the military. Is she? What ...
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| WWII Merchant Marines | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can find information about how WWII Merchant Mariners were subject to the ...
A: Lisa, The Merchant Marines was operated by the Maritime Administration, one of the agencies of the ...
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| Navy with a DUI | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I just got a DUI but am interested in joining the Navy Reserves. I have no other crimes on my record ...
A: Kendra, If your DUI is your only legal or physical problem, then the Navy may grant you a waiver ...
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| Waiver Info | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My name is Josh. I recently received my associate's degree and it has always been my dream to enlist ...
A: Josh, Here is a direct quote from the military medical regulations: "The causes for rejection for ...
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| Military /Felonies | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am currently trying to enlist in either the army or the navy. my record consists of multiple CWOF ...
A: Brian, Are you by chance from Massachusetts? Just wondering, because it is commonly used there. ...
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| RCP (Grandfather clause) | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Two part question. In 1993 the Army's RCP was changed for E-5 on promotion list to E-6 from 20 ...
A: Dale, Yes, it was done legally. It was a decision made be the Secretary of the Army, only his ...
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| Enrolling In AirForce | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I am 32 year old single mother %26 was wondering if I was too old to be considered for the AirForce?
A: Flor, Yes, I'm afraid you're beyond the age limit for the AF. However, the Navy age limit is 34 and ...
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| marines? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i know if i have glasses or contacts that let me see 20/20 i can join.if its 20/40 can i still join? ...
A: Andrew, Here's a quote directly from the military medical regulations: "The causes for rejection ...
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| Trying to rejoin | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I'm wanting to know about the Airforce codes? My son was in the Airforce and he got out after ...
A: BE, Who told him he can't rejoin the military or obtain a government job? If it was friends or ...
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| OTS Degrees | 10/1/2009 |
Q: What specific degrees are accepted for AF OTS (active duty)??? Would a B.S in Biology, minor in ...
A: Private, AF OTS only requires you to have a 4-year Bachelor's degree. They really don't care what ...
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| Reduction in rank | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am currently an E-5 in the navy I am only frocked as of may 09. I took the exam cycle # 203 in ...
A: CJ, Wow, talk about getting screwed over! Those E-2 and E-3 clerks in Human Resources strike again. ...
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| joining the air force w/peanut allergies | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell, My son has applied to the Air Force Academy and has gotten a medical ...
A: Kaye, Yes, it is possible. Peanut allergy is the most common allergy in the U.S. However, 25% of ...
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| OCS or Enlisted | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of joining the US Army. I am a licensed attorney but want to get out of that ...
A: Tom, I would recommend you go to the website: http://www.goarmy.com/ocs/ and select "Chat With a ...
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| throid cancer | 9/30/2009 |
Q: my son had thyroid cancer 4 years ago, it was removed and he is fine but must take thyroid ...
A: Kelley, According to the military medical regulations, hypothyroidism and any other thyroid ...
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| Training | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I was wondering out of the Delta Force and the Navy SEALS who has the the harder training and of the ...
A: Michael, No, not exactly. When you're dealing with that kind of quality and excellence it's like ...
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| Training | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering out of the Delta Force and the Navy SEALS who has the the harder training and of the ...
A: Michael, Wow, what a tough question. My vote would probably be with the SEALS although both are ...
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| Re-Enlistment after MCRD discharge? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was discharged from MCRD Parris Island on June 4th, 2008 and would like to look into getting back ...
A: Samantha, First, the USMC can very easily locate your records and so can you. The National ...
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| OCS or Enlisted | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of joining the US Army. I am a licensed attorney but want to get out of that ...
A: Tom, He's trying to sell you on enlisted because that earns him $. If you enter via OCS he'll have ...
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| Navy Nurse? | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am currently looking into a career with the Navy. I am 30 years old male and currently attending ...
A: Jake, The Navy has a program designed for folks just like you. They will pay you to attend school ...
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| Misdemeanor with nondisclosure | 9/26/2009 |
Q: In 2006, I was arrested for Attempted Theft, which is a Class A misdemeanor. I was 19 and very ...
A: Jay, By chance are you from Texas? (No need to answer) I'm just curious since Deferred Adjudication ...
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| Enlisted AF to Army Officer | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell, My question is for my spouse. He is currently an Tech Sgt w/ AFOSI and Nov 2011 is ...
A: Ann, It's very easy. All he has to do is talk to an Army recruiter. The Army even has a program ...
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| Air Force JAG and Medical Waiver | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell, Just a quick question -- I was recently selected for accession in the Air Force JAG ...
A: Josh, Your assumptions are correct. The physician will likely perform some tests, and then dictate ...
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| question about enlisting | 9/25/2009 |
Q: i am 21 and looking into joining the force but i have accute asthma. would this be an automatic ...
A: Jeremy, Yes, Asthma is a disqualifier. The military medical regulations state exactly, "The causes ...
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| past marijuana experimentation | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Howell, Near the end of my senior year in high school, i experimented with marijuana an estimated 8 ...
A: Andy, I don't think it will be a problem for you. You should still be able to get in. What they're ...
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| Navy Dolphins | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I'm doing a project for my marine biology class, we have to pick one job that is related to marine ...
A: Sam, A few years ago I visited the San Diego facility where they train dolphins. A Navy friend of ...
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| Air Force JAG and Medical Waiver | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell, Just a quick question -- I was recently selected for accession in the Air Force JAG ...
A: Josh, Congratulations on being selected for accession in the Air Force JAG career field. That's not ...
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| navy enlistment | 9/24/2009 |
Q: my husband wants to enlist in the navy,although he would gladly consider all branches of service. ...
A: Jamie, Congratulations on getting his record expunged, that's a wise choice and not easy to ...
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| going back in | 9/24/2009 |
Q: i just got out of active army in may 2009 and im going back in i just wanted to know if i would have ...
A: Jon, Since you've been out for less than a year you won't have to repeat any basic training or take ...
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| Mental disorder | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Im currently serving in the military and ive currently been on Limited duty status for 5 months. I ...
A: Jack, It seems to me you're in an ideal situation at work. The worst they can do to you is put you ...
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| past marijuana experimentation | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Howell, Near the end of my senior year in high school, i experimented with marijuana an estimated 8 ...
A: Andy, A Navy pilot's life is primarily at sea, aboard ship. Think about it…what good is a Navy ...
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| Enlisting in the Navy | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My son is on his way MEPS today. His gp that he's only seen twice has suggested that he may have ...
A: Comment - Thank you for all of your knowledge and advice. He is really getting excited about ...
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| Recuitment/Positive Drug Test | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Three years ago my son was charged with a misdemeanor drug charge which he completed the diversion ...
A: Marilyn, You came to the right place. It sounds like everybody is giving you a little piece of the ...
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| seperation | 9/22/2009 |
Q: first, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. i am getting separated due to patterns ...
A: Matthew, Your separation code of JKA means exactly, "Discreditable Incidents". Your Re-entry code ...
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| Air Force OTS / Disability | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Sir, I saw that you were helping a gentleman regarding VA disability and trying to receive a ...
A: Jeff, Good catch. The AF Recruiting reg says, "An applicant is ineligible when he or she is ...
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| Air Force OTS / Disability | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Sir, I saw that you were helping a gentleman regarding VA disability and trying to receive a ...
A: Jeff, Only part of what you were told is true. The first part of your question is false. You can ...
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| Enlisting in the Navy | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My son is on his way MEPS today. His gp that he's only seen twice has suggested that he may have ...
A: Sarah, It's not so much as having ADD, it's the medicine used to treat it. ADD is usually treated ...
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| BackGround Requirements | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to enlist in any armed force branch with a Class A Misdemeanor?
A: Jose, Yes. Misdemeanors are easily waived by most all of the Services. However, you need to wait ...
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| Marine Enlistment /Waiver | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My question is: My 17 1/5 year old son is currently working with a recruiter who is processing a ...
A: Christine, Since he's gone as far in the process as MEPS it's going to be complicated. I'd still go ...
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| Return from Temporary Retirement | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I was placed on TDRL and now have been found fit to return to duty. Prior to my temporary ...
A: Angelo, Congratulations on your promotion. As you stated, your promotion was HIA, not cancelled. ...
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| Marine Enlistment /Waiver | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My question is: My 17 1/5 year old son is currently working with a recruiter who is processing a ...
A: Christine, You're exactly right. If he were to get into the USMC, someday he may need a security ...
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| OTS | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Mark, I am a junior at Berea college. My plan and dream is to fly in the air force. I just ...
A: Joseph, The Berea just south of Lexington? Nice school. I wish I'd seen your question earlier. I ...
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| Waivers | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Last year I tried to enlist in the Air National Guard and was denied a waiver that got all the way ...
A: KC, Why did you need a waiver? How old are you? Please send me a follow-up with these two important ...
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| Changing MOS | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My husband is active duty army and has 2 years before his ETS date. He is wanting to change his mos ...
A: Renee, Changing his MOS is not easy but it can be done. If you're still in IET, you must wait until ...
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| Mental Illness on Active Duty/Discharge? | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am on my initial Active Guard Reserve contract with the US Army. I have about six years of service ...
A: Krystal, I'm sorry to hear you have so many problems. The doctors like to think they've done ...
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| tattoo waiver | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Greetings sir I hope you can help me. I have wanted to join the army now for quite some time and a ...
A: Mandy, Wow, for such a simple question it sure requires a complicated answer. First of all if you ...
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| enlistment | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Howell I hope you can help me out with this question.About 2 months ago I was at the recruiter and ...
A: Mike, Thanks for picking up on that, you're pretty sharp. I get similar questions all the time and ...
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| Admin Sep? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Good evening, sir. To give a brief rundown of a long story, I'm an active duty Marine Corporal who ...
A: Robert, I understand your frustration. If you think separation is what you want I'd caution you. ...
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| OTH discharge trying to re-enlist | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have already appeared before a discharge review board and it was denied I have not yet appealed or ...
A: Josh, The waiting period varies with each Service, but usually it's 6 months or 1 year. In your ...
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| enlistment | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Howell I hope you can help me out with this question.About 2 months ago I was at the recruiter and ...
A: Mike, Unfortunately they didn't tell you the whole story. Pre-trial intervention (PTI), is a kind ...
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| NAVY- disqualifications | 9/10/2009 |
Q: so, im 19. good health. i havent used my inhaler in 5 years maybe 6. i was born with mild cerebal ...
A: Robert, Short answer is maybe. It depends upon how mild your case is. Sometimes, a child with mild ...
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| Over 40 | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am over 40 and want to go into the AF as a nurse; I have my BSN. My husband is retired USN and ...
A: Gerri, I applaud your wanting to join the AF and serve your country. The best thing I can do is ...
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| Admin Sep? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Good evening, sir. To give a brief rundown of a long story, I'm an active duty Marine Corporal who ...
A: Robert, First of all, if you really like the USMC forget about an admin separation. It'll cause you ...
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| medical retirement | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Sir, In reference to medical retirement is VA compensation addition to the 30% disability or an off ...
A: Ron, Beginning in the year 2004 Congress approved "Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP)" ...
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| MEPS and failed depth percetion | 9/8/2009 |
Q: On September 4th, I went to MEPS to take my physical and processing for Air Force Active Duty. ...
A: Oliver, The MEPS needs to know what your actual vision is uncorrected. Anybody can pass it with ...
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| Enlisting as a higher rank | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know, what are the qualifications or educational background that one needs to meet to ...
A: Kristyne, Generally, if a person has at least 2 years of college, they can enlist as an E-3 or E-4. ...
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| Joining with depression | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I REALLY want to join the coast guard, but I am not sure if I am even eligable. )= Do you know what ...
A: Laura, In short, you cannot join. When a person's illness follows the classic pattern, diagnosing ...
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| navy carreers | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Im planning on enlisting this month. I scored an 82 on my asvab. Im interested in pulic affairs but ...
A: Crystle, Congratulations on scoring highly on the ASVAB. That means you're very qualified to do a ...
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| Air force | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I will have my first formal interview with the CNO after 13 months of the application process with ...
A: Tonia, Sounds like you have a very impressive resume. Your recruiter may be saying you can enter as ...
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| Discharge/Re-enlistment | 9/7/2009 |
Q: FirstI received a OTH/General Discharge in 2003 from the USAF. My re-enlistment code is RE-2B and ...
A: Anthony. Only you know whatever happened for sure that got you discharged. But your discharge ...
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| dont know what to do for the best | 9/7/2009 |
Q: i really do hope you can help me out as i really dont know what to do for the best. i am a father of ...
A: Darren, As a base commander, some of my biggest headaches came from base housing. You are ...
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| Marijuana Possession and Military Eligibility | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My son is a college senior and graduating in December. Last year his house of five was raided they ...
A: Janet, What resulted from his charge? A monetary fine? Jail time? Probation? If this was his only ...
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| Medical Records | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My question is about a previous reply that you had to another question. "About a year ago I had to ...
A: Jarlene, We're both right. Normally nobody would ever know, but (as you said), if you ever need any ...
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| Airforce Waivers | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My son (20) has recently decided that he'd like to join the Air force. He has never been in trouble ...
A: Jen, First of all my condolences on the loss of your husband. It really depends upon the type of ...
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| Reenlistment | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I requested a discharge from the Air Guard Reserves to attend graduate school. It was a difficult ...
A: Savannah, By cutoff what they mean is the time period to reenlist without having to attend your ...
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| postive | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My nephew wanted to enlist in the Marines and tested positive for THC by his recruiter. I am a Drug ...
A: Kelly, I'm glad to hear he's clean and turning his life around. Since he was tested by his ...
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| 35 years old green card holder plans to join the US Navy | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Good day sir! I am Julius Marquez, 35 yrs old and will be a permanent resident alien (green card) in ...
A: Julius, Yes, you may apply to join the military now if you wish, even before you receive your Green ...
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| Air Force | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me come October 2009, the new fiscal year what percentage of prior service the Air ...
A: Laura, I'm assuming you've had a break in Service, meaning you've been out for awhile and have ...
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| BOOTCAMP MEDICAL DISCHARGE | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My future DIL is currently in Army bootcamp (she's National Guard). She injured herself during ...
A: Sherri, You're exactly right. The ARNG may discharge her with say a 40% disability rating (for ...
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| DRB Hearing | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My son enlisted into the USCG at the age of 17 in the delayed enlistment program. The process took ...
A: Lupe, I have never yet seen an RE code successfully changed. That doesn't mean it can't happen, ...
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| BCD from the Marine Corp | 9/3/2009 |
Q: MY husband got a BCD from the Marine Corps in 2004. On his discharge papers it says for drugs. ...
A: Meggan, It's kind of late to fight it now. He should've had legal representation at the time to ...
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| Federal Employement | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Sir, I have filled out an online resume with US Jobs as well as the Dept of the Navy for a ...
A: Rodney, The VEOA also allows a preference eligible to file a formal complaint with the Department of ...
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| reckless driving with alcohol awareness class | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, Thanks for reading my question. I'm a 30 year old college graduate from a Big-Ten ...
A: Cullen, We were all young and dumb once and fortunately the military recognizes that. You made the ...
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| Medical Discharge | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My son was in the Navy DEP program for 6 months. Two months in he came down with Henoch-Schönlein ...
A: Paul, You're right, it's very hard to find trouble-free recruits these days. You'd be amazed by the ...
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| cobra helicopter | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am going to ask about cobras. is it US originpl.plz tell bout its operational feautre as compare ...
A: Rehan, I'm glad you asked. The AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter is my all-time favorite aircraft. It ...
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| Flight | 9/1/2009 |
Q: First off, I would like to thank you for your service to this great country. My name is David and I ...
A: David, I'm glad my first answer helped a little. As for your second question, you're exactly right ...
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| Stress fracture military | 9/1/2009 |
Q: "Hello. I'm in the marine corps, my questions is when I was in boot camp I ended up getting injured ...
A: Adam, A stress fracture is a bone that merely cracked and didn't completely break. It's usually ...
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| Navy and Juvenile records | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have read some of the posts regarding juvenile court issues and joining the navy. I met with my ...
A: Stephanie, It's good you're asking questions now. You want to be as informed as possible when you ...
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| Flight | 8/31/2009 |
Q: First off, I would like to thank you for your service to this great country. My name is David and I ...
A: David, First off I commend you for planning ahead. All too often I get the same questions from ...
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| undesignated | 8/31/2009 |
Q: 1. What jobs do you have for people w/ learning disabilities or differences? My son has been in the ...
A: Rose, I understand your worry, that's what mothers do. But please don't. Being undesignated is not ...
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| Switching Branches | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I was told that you can switch branches in the military if you complete your contracts is this true. ...
A: Marcheal, There are a lot of details particular to your case that will determine that answer. ...
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| Navy and high bp | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Can I join the navy if I have high blood pressure and I'm taking medicine for it?
A: Brandon, The short answer is maybe. The military considers anything higher than 140/90 as ...
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| Any military careers for disabled people? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Mark. My son is a cancer survivor who is a amputee (leg) as a result of his treatment. He is ...
A: Mike, Sorry to hear about your son's problem, but it's great that he's cancer-free now. ...
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| OCD | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My son (25) has been diagnosed w OCD. He was a church missionary in Japan for 2 yrs and kept the ...
A: Meg, I think you misunderstood my answer or maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. I'm well aware ...
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| OCD | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My son (25) has been diagnosed w OCD. He was a church missionary in Japan for 2 yrs and kept the ...
A: Meg, OCD is not specifically addressed in the military's medical regulations for joining the ...
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| Navy and Juvenile records | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have read some of the posts regarding juvenile court issues and joining the navy. I met with my ...
A: Stephanie, Unfortunately your probation officer was talking about most jobs and never thought about ...
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| Enlisted to Medical school | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am active duty enlisted member of the Air Force. I will be graduating this year with my bachelor ...
A: Iman, Congratulation on getting your BS degree soon. I'm not passing you off, but your local MPF can ...
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| Switching Branches | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I was told that you can switch branches in the military if you complete your contracts is this true.
A: Marcheal, Yes, however, "switching" is not an accurate way of stating what really happens. After ...
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| am i to old to join | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My name is Yolanda and I am really interested in joining the army but i have a question concerning ...
A: Yolanda, You need to run to your local Army recruiter right away. 42 is the new age limit for the ...
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| NMMP | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howard, My name is Sandra Jabas and I was in the Navy from 2004-2008 working in the ...
A: Sandra, You asked the right guy. A Navy friend of mine used to run the program and even used to let ...
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| i would like to get back in the army | 8/28/2009 |
Q: "My name is donald graves and I was in from june 7 99 through april 19 04. After coming back from ...
A: Donald, This may be a long answer but I want you to have all the facts. First of all, I commend you ...
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| active duty vs. reserve | 8/28/2009 |
Q: hey my name is katie and I'm 18 years old hoping to get into the navy once i hit up my asvab score ...
A: Katie, For a young person I never recommend the Reserves. The active duty Navy and the Naval ...
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| drug rehab and eligibility | 8/27/2009 |
Q: my friend is trying to join the marines. when he was 17 he had a drug problem and was sent away to a ...
A: Beth, Short answer is maybe. According to the military medical regulations, he would only be ...
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| scoliosis in the marines? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My 16 year old son has had his heart set, for years, on joining the marine corps after high school. ...
A: Comment - At first I was quite pleased with Mr.Howell's response, including the actual guidelines ...
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| Military Discharges | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Has a soldier ever received an honorable discharge for academic failure in a career course?
A: Emma, In short, yes. There are many factors involved here. For example, whenever I have to ...
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| MEPS | 8/27/2009 |
Q: my names kyle and im a healthy 17 year old male and a junior in high school. Im looking to join the ...
A: Comment - Thanks you so much! The reserves has always been in the front of my mind. With high ...
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| Marine Reenlistment and Discharge | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I know you have heard a lot of questions about military discharge. So I will start with the ...
A: Joe, This is going to be a long answer. 1. First off you're mixing the terms enlistment and ...
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| Dentist in the Air Force, | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am a nurse in the Air Force but I want to become a dentist. Do you know of any program that will ...
A: Tasha, Yes, such plans are available. If you haven't already befriended the Dental Clinic commander ...
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| Joining the Army | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to join the army and after basic continue AIT as a scout. I was wondering if it is ...
A: Eric, I don't know why you're looking at such a plan but there are several flaws with it. 1. First ...
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| Reenlistment code | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I'm currently 34 and I was medically discharged from the Army in 1998 due to knees and shins. My ...
A: Marq, Don't see the recruiter you talked to on the phone, he doesn't know what he's talking about. A ...
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| medical re-entry | 8/25/2009 |
Q: On July 26th of 2007 I was medically discharged from the army for an EPTS (exsiting prior to ...
A: Kris, Your Separation Code of JFW means exactly, " Erroneous enlistment; Medical condition ...
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| Will the Coast Guard or Navy except me with a DWI on my record? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell I am currently 19 years old and have successfully graduated high school and have 24 ...
A: John, All of the things you have listed are minor and are waiverable. By all means DO NOT DO JAIL ...
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| Dental | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I want to join the military but I need quite a bit of dental work. Will this disqualify me? I have ...
A: Nichole, Normally dental work is not a disqualifier unless you have something really strange. ...
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| Joining the USCG with shoulder surgery | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am trying to enlist in the USCG and received some bad news. Three years ago while I was playing ...
A: Thomas, Go see a different recruiter. It's perfectly permissible to go "recruiter shopping". The ...
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| coast guard | 8/24/2009 |
Q: what are all of the requirements for me to join the USCG?
A: Cody, There are several requirements, age, physical, legal, citizenship, education, etc. Some of ...
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| medical re-entry | 8/24/2009 |
Q: On July 26th of 2007 I was medically discharged from the army for an EPTS (exsiting prior to ...
A: Kris, It's a little too late to fight the decision now. You could probably have successfully fought ...
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| Medical Discharge RE-4 (want to re-enlist) | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I entered into the Navy 10 years ago. I made it to the end, but could not pass the final PT test. I ...
A: Jason, A Re-Entry code of RE-4 means exactly "Not recommended for reenlistment." Individuals with a ...
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| Air Force active to Air guard without palace chase | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am currently in my second enlistment and just PCS'ed from a recruiting tour in West Virginia ...
A: Luke, Palace Chase is by far your best option. What's the rush? When you apply for Palace Chase, ...
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| Am I still eligible to join the ARMY? | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago, I went to MEPS, and took the ASVAB scored a 95 with a GT score of 137 and the full ...
A: Jason, I don't know why the MSGT or anyone else would want to see more details. The lack of ...
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| RE-3G | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Dr. Howell, I received an honorable discharged from the Navy in 1995. My separation code is GFX and ...
A: Collin, Whatever you read was somewhat wrong. Waivers are very, very common. However, the TYPE of ...
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| received honorable discharge but wants to go back in | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I received an honorable discharge but would like to go back - my discharge was due to the fact that ...
A: Anthony, I was hoping you made a mistake when you said RE-4 in your original question. A Re-Entry ...
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| How to get out | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I am in the air force stationed in germany, it is my first base and i have been in for about a year. ...
A: Jonathan, Sorry to hear you're disappointed with the Air Force. Many AF folks would kill to have an ...
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| Coast Guard & GED | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My son would like to join the Coast Guard. He is 27 (as of July 2009) with a GED, no H S Diploma. ...
A: Sandy, I'm glad you asked an expert, friends and family usually give bad advice on these matters. ...
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| Medical Waiver | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding a medical waiver. My son joined the Army National Guard and had to get ...
A: Deb, A Chapter 11 discharge refers to Chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 "Active Duty Enlisted ...
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| USCG | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am currently A British, Royal Marines Commando and want to know if i can join the USCG Rescue ...
A: Joel, Yes you can, but you must apply for U.S. citizenship first and be issued what's commonly ...
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| received honorable discharge but wants to go back in | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I received an honorable discharge but would like to go back - my discharge was due to the fact that ...
A: Anthony, A Separation Code of JDA means exactly "Fraudulent entry". By this they're saying you ...
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| Past Injuries | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have had a few past injuries that have required surgeries. Two knee surgeries (torn meniscus), ...
A: Alyssa, For such a simple question it requires a long answer. Surprisingly your back surgery is not ...
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| joining the navy after separation | 8/20/2009 |
Q: How long do i have to wait to join the navy after being discharged from the army with an RE code 3 ...
A: Aaron, The wait-time is different for each Service, but that's usually for re-enlistment into the ...
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| API when you're already a pilot | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I'll keep this brief. I'm currently enlisted. I'm almost done with OCS. I have my private pilot and ...
A: Pavel, I'm glad you did your homework and researched my previous answers. Yes, prior pilots have a ...
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| received honorable discharge but wants to go back in | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I received an honorable discharge but would like to go back - my discharge was due to the fact that ...
A: Anthony, Accutane quite often causes suicidal thoughts but you'd be hard-pressed to prove that ...
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| Training of Pararescue and Force Recon | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Dr. Howell, I am 21 years old and I would like to join a Special Forces team. So far from the ...
A: Porfirio, I'm glad to see you've been doing your homework. Being informed is very important when ...
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| RE Code 3P Qualifying for AFR OCS | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Please forgive me if you have seen this same question multiple times. I was enlisted in USMC for ...
A: Nathan, This is a tough one that could go either way. As I'm sure your already aware of, a ...
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| Asthma and too many surgeries? | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, good evening. I am currently applying for a commission as an Officer in the US Navy, ...
A: Detre, Your follow-up was still sent "Public" so I'll tell you what I can without getting specific. ...
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| OVER 40 BUT I WANT TO FLY | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am 44 in September. I have a college degree with 23 years in Live Television Production. My goal ...
A: Ercel, Thank you. Sometimes it seemed like I was becoming a professional student. Only the Army ...
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| Coast Guard Policy re Cancer | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Is it true that if you have cancer--even a curable one--the Coast Guard will discharge you? Is it ...
A: Anne, What I'm referring to is for example: a Capt who works for me was diagnosed with Leukemia and ...
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| APP unit icons for kinds of assets that don't exist yet | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Sorry to ask such a weird question, but I'm writing a military science fiction book, and for realism ...
A: Julian, Wow, you're right, I don't usually get this kind of question. But that's what makes my job ...
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| Receiving a Masters in the Air Force | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Howell, I am currently an undergrad at a University doing research in infrasonic sound and ...
A: Colin, Congratulations on soon completing your degree. You'll have plenty of free time to work on ...
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| Navy Reserve...Enlisted or Officer?? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I am currently 23 years old. I have an Associates Degree in Broadcast Communications. I have a full ...
A: Melanie, Good thinking. Then it sounds like you may very well be a good candidate for the Reserves. ...
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| Marriage and military | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I am considering joining the Army as enlisted, and then applying to the OCS. My girlfriend of many ...
A: No. The military is never going to tell you that you have to get "unmarried". She has an excellent ...
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| Air Force and Navy | 7/30/2009 |
Q: As of now I'm 18 and am 2 months away from starting classes at Community College, where after I will ...
A: Zach, The NAVY flys nine different types of fixed-wing aircraft of which there are approximately ...
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| enlisted to comissioned | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I am 32 years old and have served for roughly 8 years in the enlisted ranks, 5 in the Navy and 2 in ...
A: Julian, Yes, they will consider some of theses degrees. You should check with your education ...
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| Transfer from Guard to Reserves | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am an 89D with the NG and a former Marine with 12 years active duty. The Guard EOD Program has ...
A: John, As a member of the National Guard you are an asset controlled by the governor of your state. ...
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| Rentry | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I had a valvular replacement surgey back in APR 05 at WAMC. And was discharged the following year. I ...
A: Edward, A direct quote from the military medical regulations is, "The causes for rejection for ...
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| USAF Delayed EP | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Sir. I am currently in the USAF DEP……Just recently I was book for a Mechanic job (I have not signed ...
A: Micha, Your request is not unusual, but usually people want to get out of Security Forces for some ...
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| delayed entry/ buddy system | 7/26/2009 |
Q: A friend and i planned on going into the Air Force together but we're both only 17 and i wanted to ...
A: Stephanie, Yes, it's possible. Buddies join together, may be stationed together, and may also ...
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| USCG/USAF Officer Questions | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am a recent college graduate with a BA in history and a minor in sociology. I have 3.35 GPA and am ...
A: Brandon, Sorry, I forgot to answer the other part of your question. The marijuana use can be ...
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| Army advising new recruits on marriage | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My daughter's boyfriend is currently in Army basic training. My daughter wants to enter the Air ...
A: Brenda, I question his motives in fabricating such a story. It's definitely untrue and happens all ...
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| U.S.Navy seals | 7/25/2009 |
Q: are there any women in the seals , how many
A: Denis, No. Women are not allowed to become Navy SEALS because our politicians have decided that ...
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| Coast Guard OCS Question | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about applying to the Coast Guard OCS as a civilian college graduate. However, I am ...
A: Benjamin, I'm sorry to hear you have that. I've heard it's very unpleasant to have. A direct quote ...
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| GED | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 year old son who is considering early enlistment in the Air Force. He has passed his ...
A: Christy, Yes. He can apply for an age waiver when he is 16, 17 or 18 years of age. My ...
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| Coast Guard Policy re Cancer | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Is it true that if you have cancer--even a curable one--the Coast Guard will discharge you? Is it ...
A: Anne, To say yes or no would not be fair, because each military member is reviewed on a case-by-case ...
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| Thinking about joining the reserve | 7/23/2009 |
Q: What is the minimum years I can enlist in the Reserve. I'm active duty right now. I really just ...
A: Dwayne, As a soldier with prior service, you may keep your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or ...
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| USMC | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I've read the marines have exceeded their quota to 117% and have stopped accepting recruits. I want ...
A: Rochelle, A lot of major corporations have a "fiscal year" which they operate by. The military is ...
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| upgrade/waiver | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I was discharged back in Dec 2007 with a RE Code 3. I heard that i would have to wait 2 years to ...
A: Chanelle, Yes, what the recruiter told you is true. There are only two months left in fiscal year ...
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| Peanut Allergy | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I understand that you yourself does not have any experience with the USAF, although based on your ...
A: Jeff, Thanks for making me laugh today. I suppose my 30 years in the AF might have some influence ...
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| keratoconus | 7/22/2009 |
Q: well i was dq'd from the military due to keratoconus in my left eye. i wanna know what i can do to ...
A: Jesse, You'd never make it in the military anyway if you SHOUT at a colonel. I told you, they're ...
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| possible chapter 13 discharge from the Army | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if I would be eligible for medical disability benefits from the military for ...
A: Carol, You are far better off meeting a MEB rather than taking a Chapter 13. This is because if it ...
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| Navy Sailor/Army post housing...EXCEPTIONS PLEASE? | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am a new check-in at Mannheim Germany. The hosuing office says that I have o move myself, wife, ...
A: Marshall, I've always thought the housing services branch had some weird rules. Unfortunately what ...
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| joining the navy with a ged | 7/22/2009 |
Q: im a 19 year old husband and father of 1. I have been trying to join the service for over 7 months ...
A: Jake, Each of the services strictly limit the number of high school dropouts (which includes GED ...
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| Childhood Asthma Waiver | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My husband is currently in the process of trying to enlist in the Air Force. He had asthma as a ...
A: Allison, That's wonderful news! I'm so glad for him. Also, it's nice to know I'm right. I never ...
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| USCG CSPI eligible college | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have recently graduate with an Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology from Craven ...
A: Sean, Why do you need 109 on the ASVAB? That's very high, but possible. A few years ago my ...
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| Life in UPT | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I recently graduated college with a degree in marketing, and am applying for the next Air Force ...
A: Josh, Yes, you run that risk. You could also be selected as a UAV operator or even a navigator. ...
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| Military Averages | 7/21/2009 |
Q: What is the average Time in Service by paygrade for the DOD
A: John, Such a simple question requirs a very long answer. I'm assuming (and hoping) you only want ...
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| Ph.D. Programs | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Greetings Dr. Howell! Do you know if there are any programs in the (USNR, USAR, or USAF Reserves) ...
A: Rocco, Yes. What you're referring to is called the Direct Commission Officers (DCO) program. In ...
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| wedding | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My son is in 3rd FAST company, still training in Norfolk, VA. I am getting married on August 1st and ...
A: Kim, Congratulations on your impending marriage. You should be honored that your son is in the most ...
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| RE: Dual Officers | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I served 8 years in the navy I was discharged withe a RE code of 6 (higher tenure E-3) is it ...
A: Richard, Sorry if you receive this twice. I sent you a nice answer a week ago but your question has ...
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| Careers in the Military | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My husband is 30 years old and has a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and a minor in Multimedia Design. ...
A: Angela, At his age his choices are somewhat limited. Unfortunately he's too old for the active-duty ...
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| USCG CSPI eligible college | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have recently graduate with an Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology from Craven ...
A: Sean, Yes, yes, and yes. Yes, an on-line course receives less assistance $. That's because it ...
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| Navy | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am 67 and was Lt. in the USNR. I received my commission through the NROTC. I left in 1968 when my ...
A: Jim, I'm afraid that now that so much time has passed you aren't eligible for active duty. At this ...
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| Regular Retirement versus 30% Medial Retirement | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have over 20 years and 2 years left to fulfill my service requirement before retirement. ...
A: Donna, Sorry to hear you have the lung problem, but at least you found out about it now. Always go ...
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| Marajuana arrest but no charges filed. | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I live in the state of Arizona where they have harsh punishment for drug crimes. I am not a pot ...
A: Ed, I thought the 4th Ammendment to the Constitution prevented that. Anyway, Arizona is one of a ...
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| air force | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My cousin had a possession of marijuana charge under a certain amount of grams. Well it was ...
A: Jerry, Short answer is yes. But will it hurt him - probably not. A record can be expunged but one ...
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| USCG | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My Name is Michael and my dream is to be a USCG rescue swimmer, i have one concern that may stop me ...
A: Michael, Rescue swimmers must have the strength, endurance, and stamina to function for 30 minutes ...
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| keratoconus | 7/15/2009 |
Q: well i was dq'd from the military due to keratoconus in my left eye. i wanna know what i can do to ...
A: Jesse, This is a direct quote from the military's medical regulations: "The causes for rejection ...
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| Expunging record to join the National Guard. | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Salutations. I recently was talking to a recruiter about joining the National Guard, and all was ...
A: Vox, Don't worry, we were all young and dumb once. The military understands that and won't hold it ...
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| Navy Reserve...Enlisted or Officer?? | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am currently 23 years old. I have an Associates Degree in Broadcast Communications. I have a full ...
A: Melanie, That's why I'm here, to give you the blatant and honest answers. Are you currently working ...
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| Steroid testing in USCG | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am about to get drug tested by the USCG as part of my process to join OCS. I also have finished ...
A: John, Yes, the military tests for steroids via urinalysis. If they find anabolic steroids that are ...
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| Achieving a commission with an Honorable discharge and a RE-3 code | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Colonel, I am a prior enlisted sailor that is just finishing up his MBA in Healthcare. I want to ...
A: Walter, There must be more to your Re-Entry code than just RE-3. It should be followed by a letter. ...
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| USMC | 7/15/2009 |
Q: sir. I like to join the USMC, i have 2 questions. I have scoliosis. Is it possible to join the ...
A: Ami, Sorry I haven't answered sooner, my computer has been down for repairs. Having scoliosis is ...
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| What can I do with a degree in Spanish | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Which branch of the military (and which occupation) could I have with a B.A. in Spanish?
A: Jose, All branches of the military require only a Bachelor's degree in any subject. The major ...
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| USAF Historians | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Can you explain more about the Historian Career Field in the USAF? Is it an enlisted position only, ...
A: TJ, Yes, there are both officer and enlisted jobs in the Historian career field. To put it ...
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| ROTC or OCS? | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Should I pursue my Master's degree and Commission via the ROTC option, or OCS and then night school? ...
A: Cody, First let me apologize for taking so long to answer you. I was called out on a short-notice ...
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| From Reservist to Full Time? | 7/14/2009 |
Q: First, I'd like to thank you all so much for your service and sacrific you make for this nation and ...
A: Jennifer, Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! Sorry I was slow in answering, but my ...
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| Hepatitis B | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My 17 yr old was recently diagnosed with Hepatitis B. She is adopted from Thailand and is a ...
A: Eileen, A direct quote from the military's medical regulations states: "The causes for rejection for ...
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| failed meps drug tests for thc | 7/13/2009 |
Q: my son failed the meps drug test for weed he had quit smoking it and made the decision to be in the ...
A: Cindy, Yes. He will have to apply for a waiver and his recruiter can help him with that. As he ...
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| Waiver for Air Force | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I recently finished MEPS in Phoenix and am now Pending Disqualification due to 3 seizures that I had ...
A: Tyler, Wow! 92% on the ASVAB is great! That means you're probably qualified to do just about any ...
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| Air Force Officer | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell I have recently been accepted to Air Force OTS with a Navigator slot. Needless to ...
A: Jason, Just today I received an e-mail for Military.com advertising their new website which ...
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| Civillian OCS DQ | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am a 29 year old civilian with a recent bachelor's degree in information technology. I am ...
A: William, Both the legal problems and your age may cause you problems. Normally you must be no older ...
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| PAO Officer | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am an enlisted Public Affairs Specialist currently in Afghanistan. I have 2 years of college ...
A: Andrya, Yes, the Air Force has many options that you need to investigate. They're too lengthy to go ...
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| medical wavier | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I'm 25 years old and have had a bicuspid aortic valve mild regurgitation since i was 16. I lift ...
A: Eric, Since your question is marked "public" others reading this may wonder what we're talking about ...
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| USCG CSPI eligible college | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have recently graduate with an Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology from Craven ...
A: Sean, Since ECU doesn't have a CSPI program then you cannot apply. If you enlist first, then yes, ...
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| joinong the Airforce | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I really want to join the Airforce, but i didn't finish high school cause i got pregnant, then i had ...
A: Stephanie, I'm glad you asked an expert, friends and family usually give bad advice on these ...
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| Benefits | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Sir, I was active duty Air Force 1980-86, honorable discharge as e-4 sgt, and another 2 years ...
A: Charles, Is Education benefits all you're interested in? By not contributing to the Veterans ...
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| army or marines | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a problem I would like to join but I have A criminal record. I am going to ask the judge if ...
A: Rich, I wish I knew a little more about you...are you still in school, your age, any criminal ...
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| awol | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I know someone who is awol and I want to turn him in, I know his address who do I call?
A: Mary, Just call your local police. They'll want to know what branch of the military he's in, and ...
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| The Road to OCS: Non-Traditional E-4 | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Sir. I am 35 years old and enlisted in the Army this past new year for many reasons: the benefits, ...
A: Lee, First of all, the recruiter that encouraged you to enter enlisted and then go OCS later oughta ...
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| DQ? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have wanted to join the Coast Guard for years now. I was wondering if a laproscopic surgery would ...
A: Bethany, Congratulations on a successful (I'm assuming) surgery. Your answer all depends upon what ...
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| Medical Waivers USCG | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Dr. Howell, I am a junior/senior in college (I'll graduate in 2011 with a dual degree, with a ...
A: Patrick, You're right, some recruiters won't bother with you until you're within a year of joining. ...
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| Marrying a foreign national. | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Sir, I got your response to my question about marrying my german national girlfriend as an officer. ...
A: Femi, I did not send a link. Maybe my message got garbled in transmission. Below is exactly what I ...
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| math degree? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i am a math major and i want to go into the army as a officer i was wondering what mos's are in the ...
A: Jesus, The normal choices for math are the same as computer science. First you need to know how the ...
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| relistment | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 49 and have 8 years prior Air force enlistment,honorable discharged and i worked air cargo. Is ...
A: Ken, Sorry, but no. Below is all the Service's age limits. Air Force 27 Coast Guard 27 Marines 28 ...
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| education | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I'm going to be a freshmen in college next year, i plan on doing afrotc and i am curious would a ...
A: Josh, Absolutely! It's not required but it will be a big plus in your favor, especially if you wish ...
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| Navy College Fund | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My husband was honorably discharged from the Navy and will be attending college in the fall. In ...
A: Jaime, I'm guessing he just recently got out? If he joined after 1985 he was automatically enrolled ...
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| Felony charge | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have been convicted with a 3rd degree felony charge(stalking) for calling a girl who I went to ...
A: Ho Jin, What branch of the Service were you in? That will make a little bit of difference. The ...
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| get in! | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have been medically disqualified because of being born with a hole in my heart. i am appealing to ...
A: Pete, In the U.S. more than 3,000 babies are born with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) [hole in the ...
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| Navy officer life | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of choosing a officer career path in the Navy, but I am concerned about long ...
A: Rodney, The Navy recently changed its deployment policy for the first time in 22 years because of ...
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| re enlist change code | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Here is my situation. I had a issue in Aug 08 where I was having difficulty catching my breath and ...
A: Matt, Your explanation makes perfect sense to me, however the Navy boils it all down to 2 simple ...
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| Rentry code 3A | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I seperated in 2006 because of pregnancy with a RE code of 3A, what does this mean and is there an ...
A: Lindsay, Congratulations on having a baby! Separation and re-entry codes are not releasable in ...
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| army wife rlc | 7/8/2009 |
Q: hello my husbond is rejoing the army he has only been out 2 years hes going into rlc hes at deepcut ...
A: Roxanne, Your husband made a wise choice joining the RLC after leaving Regular Service. It's a good ...
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| eligibility | 5/7/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if i would be eligible to join the marine corps or army if i have AD/HD
A: Dylan, No. If you're on medication for it you're disqualified for ALL Branches of the military ...
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| re-enlistment | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Three months ago I was separated from the af due to erroneous enlistment....the doctors on lackland ...
A: Terry, In short, your chances of getting back in are not good. In all likelihood you probably had ...
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| usmc regualtions | 5/7/2009 |
Q: if one gets a criminal mischief class A misdemeanor can a new recruit still enlist in the Marines ...
A: Kate, In short, yes. A misdemeanor is usually not very serious so the Marines can issue you a waiver ...
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| misconduct discharge | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Sir, I unfortunately received an RE-4 misconduct on 27 jan 07. The charges were for 2 seperate days ...
A: Marco, As you probably already know, a code of RE-4 means "Not recommended for reenlistment." ...
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| goin to Marine ocs | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I was discharged from the Marine Corps during bootcamp because the doctors diagnosed me with a torn ...
A: Aaron, My god! If you lost 110 pounds would you mind sharing your secret with me? I can only ...
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| should my son try to get a navy commission | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My 25 year old son has a bachelor's degree in business administration and has worked for almost two ...
A: Julie, Every now and then I run across a crooked recruiter and I see you have also. You son means $ ...
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| Air Force- Joining with BSBA-Accounting. | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old college graduate who's having trouble finding a job due to the economy. I have my ...
A: Amy, This is going to be a long answer, so I'll tackle your concerns individually. 1. Being an air ...
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| Resident Alien | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My name is Peter and I am thinking about joining the Navy. I am a permanent resident alien but lost ...
A: Peter, 1. You will need to replace your Green Card. By law you are required to carry it on your ...
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| Prior enlisted worried about losing benefits | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I was in the Marines and am considering going back into the service. I currently receive ...
A: Brian, A 60% disability is pretty serious. Does your recruiter think you can pass the physical? If ...
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| Allowed to Change MOS? | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Ok so i have gone through all of the process' of joining the military. Scored in the 50's on my ...
A: Joe, Rule #1: Never listen to friends and relatives, they're seldom correct. In this case they ...
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| Waiver needed for an arrest with no charge? | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I was arrested at the age of 15. I was falsely identified as a participant in a criminal act. I was ...
A: Jay, You should not have any problem entering the USMC. Everybody is innocent until proven guilty, ...
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| Trying to join | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My name is Kevin and I am currently 18 years old. Currently I am trying to enlist into the Navy. ...
A: Kevin, Smart move, going to the Army recruiter. Sounds like the Navy guy just wasn't willing to ...
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| goin to Marine ocs | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I was discharged from the Marine Corps during bootcamp because the doctors diagnosed me with a torn ...
A: Aaron, You're correct, the doctors should've had an MRI done but a lot of doctors think they're ...
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| Qualifying for OCS | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Qualifying for OCS I have considered joining the military but I have several questions and even ...
A: Joe, Congratulations, so far you're the only one smart enough to realize and call me Dr. Short ...
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| reg sex offender | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 4yr active 4yr in-active honorable discharge Marine. After I got out I got caught with 12 img ...
A: J I consulted the regs and to exactly quote them: "POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING LEGAL SITUATIONS: A ...
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| booted out of boot camp | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I joined the marines when I was 18 yrs old. Sadly I failed the drug test(marijuana) and was booted ...
A: Peter, It all depends upon what your separation documents say. On your DD214 form you'll see a ...
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| Enlisting with ADD | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Will the military not allow you to enlist if you have ADD? ANSWER: Laquita, Sorry, but no. ADD ...
A: Laquita, Wow! I wonder where he came up with that tale? I thought I'd heard them all. I wonder ...
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| after high school | 5/3/2009 |
Q: How do I get my college education paid for? I want to be an officer in the marines but I know its ...
A: Jacob, To get your college paid for, your only other choice is to apply for an ROTC scholarship. A ...
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| USCG Pilot question (Age Waiver) | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Mark, I am 38, served in the Navy for 6 years 89-94. I have been flying GA (General Aviation) ...
A: Bobby, That's a nice assortment of ratings you have there. About all you're lacking is Multi-engine ...
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| Trying to join | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My name is Kevin and I am currently 18 years old. Currently I am trying to enlist into the Navy. ...
A: Kevin, Congratulations on successfully completing your probation and getting your records ...
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| History of injurie with surgery to repair | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My son is 16 yrs old. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during baseball. Since original injury, ...
A: Kim, I would have to say the Air Force or the Navy as my first choice. He really only has 3 choices ...
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| Enisting as an officer with an expungement | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I am trying to enlist as an officer in the Air Force. I was arrested about 4 years ago and was ...
A: Heather, Congratulations on getting your record expunged. That's not an easy thing to do and it's ...
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| Enlisting with ADD | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Will the military not allow you to enlist if you have ADD?
A: Laquita, Sorry, but no. ADD is usually treated by Ritalin or Concerta, both of which are ...
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| History of injurie with surgery to repair | 5/1/2009 |
Q: My son is 16 yrs old. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during baseball. Since original injury, ...
A: Kim, In short, he's good to go! I thought the answer was favorable but just to be sure I checked the ...
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| cross branching | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know if i will be able to go from navy to the air force once im done with my navy ...
A: Art, Yes, you certainly may. Once your Navy ETS arrives you are free to do whatever you wish. When ...
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| Drug | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Mark it's me again. After re-reading your answer to my last question I have two more questions. If ...
A: Christi, There's an old saying in the military, "Nobody messes with the Chaplain." Whenever a ...
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| RE Code 2B | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Colonel H I have contacted other recruiters in other states and they are saying that their manual ...
A: Shaina, Was your discharge under "General Conditions", or was it under "Other-Than-Honorable ...
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| careers after college | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My son is a junior at Villanova University and is interested in possibly pursuing a career in the ...
A: Mary Ann, Unfortunately he would not be allowed to join any of the Military Services. Here is a ...
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| army | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Sir, my son has a felony as a juvenile. if we get thi espunged does he have a change to get in... ...
A: Rob, Expungement is a different story. If you can successfully get his record expunged, then he ...
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| Relocation | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My fiance is in the Navy and is stationed in Sasebo, Japan. He is not doing well there and his ...
A: Jenna, I believe you're looking at the wrong solution to his problem. A person with Depression ...
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| navy sniper | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i am going to try to become a navy sniper i know most of the requirments non-corrected 20-20 which i ...
A: Austin, Nobody can tell you how you will react. Everybody is different. Are you a hunter? If you ...
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| Medical | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have hypothyroidism controlled with medicine. I am in and have always been in really good shape, ...
A: John, As you know, hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland either stopped working or isn't working ...
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| Meps,Army, Physical question | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i am ADD and been told im borderline bipolar and i have been off medication for almost three years ...
A: Michael, Unfortunately, yes. Both conditions are disqualifiers for the military, mostly because of ...
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| ACL Surgery | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My plans as of right now are to join the Coast Guard's Officer Program my junior year of college but ...
A: Amanda, I checked the medical regulations that the doctors use at the Military Entrance Processing ...
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| USAF Discharge policies. | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My husband is to be discharged from the AF for marijuana. His commander told him he was debating on ...
A: Megan, First of all, whoever told him it wouldn't go on his record is crazy. If he only gets a ...
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| RE 3 Waiver/Army | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I was discharged from the Army after I tried to commit suicide. I have since been reevaluated, and ...
A: Kevin, Normally discharged soldiers are looking to upgrade their discharge code which automatically ...
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| Joining the Reserve / National Guard | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I will be 42 in November 2009, 6.0ft tall, 185 lbs. I am in very good physical shape. I have served ...
A: Joe, You heard wrong. Your job experience doesn't figure into the equation at all. It's your ...
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| Buddy System | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have been thinking about joining the navy. I have not met my recruiter yet, but I have a list of ...
A: Tara, To be honest with you I've never heard of anyone wanting to do that before, so I called Navy ...
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| Commissioning process | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I am currently enlisted in the Air Force Reserves, 12 years. I am a ADN registered nurse of 4 years ...
A: Andy, Good thinking, but not a good idea. What if both Services answer simultaneously with a Yes ...
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| Question | 4/29/2009 |
Q: If i sign up to the Marines when i'm 17 when do i leave for boot camp?
A: Matthew, The waiting time for USSR Basic Training varies from month to month. Only your recruiter ...
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| Changing MOS | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend left for OSUT at Fort Benning, GA on April 15th. He begins BCT tomorrow, but he regrets ...
A: Veronica, Sorry to hear that, most soldiers would kill for the chance to go airborne. Changing his ...
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| CSPI Program with USCG | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who applied for the CSPI program, went through the interview and completed the ...
A: Steph, The board that met 13 April was CGRC Panel 05-09 (CSPI/PRE-COMMISSIONING PROGRAM FOR ENLISTED ...
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| Navy Biochemistry | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Col. Howell, I am considering a career in the Navy as a Biochemist. I will complete my PhD in ...
A: Leodis, Congratulations on getting your Ph.D.! That's not an easy task. Wow, 6'1", 275 you are a ...
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| need some answers | 4/28/2009 |
Q: my husband was trying to reenlist in the army but he needs a waiver and no one can tell him any ...
A: Amber, I'll need to know more details. Why was he told he needed a waiver (for what reason). You ...
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| How many years can one serve. | 4/28/2009 |
Q: my question to you sir is, how many years do you have to or can serve in the United States Coasted ...
A: Edger, There are various options, depending upon how much of a bonus you want or what career field ...
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| Interservice Transfer | 4/28/2009 |
Q: What is the age limit to do a interservice transfer as a Navy O-1 into the USMC? I know the age ...
A: My question was very specific, "What is the age limit to do a Interservice transfer to the Marine ...
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| medical elegiblity | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My son is graduating from H.S. soon and has decided to enlist in the Marines. We have a congenital ...
A: Dan, As you know Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that results in a reduced amount of ...
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| going from guard to AD | 4/27/2009 |
Q: hey sir. my question to you is regards to a NG member going active. Here is my situation. I just ...
A: Tony, You cannot simply transfer. The Army National Guard and Active-Duty components are different. ...
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| PILOT HOURS | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Sir, My sister is currently in the ROTC, and wishes to become a military pilot. I recommended that ...
A: Maj Matt, What does she want to fly? I ask because helicopter flying time in the Services would ...
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| AECP | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i am going to enlist in the air force but want to be a pilot later. i was looking into the Airmen ...
A: Dennis, Enlisting in the Air Force and then becoming a pilot just can't be done. "The AECP is not ...
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| Drug Use | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Mark, My daughter is in the USCG as a reservist. she had a tramatic event happen to her recently. ...
A: Christi, I'm sorry to hear she turned to drugs, but at least she has opened to you and wants help. ...
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| Marine aviation school Pensacola | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My son is finishing TBS shortly and is going to Pensacola for pilot flight training school. He ...
A: Ben, The hardest part of API, or at least that causes the most failures, is weather. Sounds simple, ...
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| Enlisting with Child | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 26 yrs old with 4 yr old son. She has some college (about 12 - 18 hrs). She is in ...
A: Marilyn, All of the military Services are pretty much alike, they just have different missions. For ...
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| Med. question. | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Can you have type 1 diabetes in any military branch? -thank you for your time!
A: Sarah, No, As I'm sure you're aware, Type 1 Diabetes is lethal unless treated with exogenous ...
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| Torn Medial meniscus and disqualification | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Sir, my son received an appointment to the USAF Academy in March. We have just now discovered that ...
A: Steve, Short answer is he should be OK to attend USAFA. First of all let me say congratulations on ...
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| Coast Gaurd JROTC | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, I am currently finishing my junior year in high school, and have my sights pretty ...
A: Matt, Being in the Junior ROTC does not really give you an advantage, but being in the CSPI ...
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| Achilles Tendon and MEPS | 4/26/2009 |
Q: About 7 years ago I lacerated my right Achilles Tendon. Had surgery and full recovery. I haven't had ...
A: JD, According to the MEPS medical regulations "Surgical correction of any knee ligaments if ...
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| Joining the Reserve / National Guard | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I will be 42 in November 2009, 6.0ft tall, 185 lbs. I am in very good physical shape. I have served ...
A: Joe, You've got a good idea. 42 is the age limit for the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves, ...
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| Reenlistment | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, I have been out of the Navy since June 1998. I have thus been to college and ...
A: Jeff, Let me dissect your question and answer each piece. 1. It all depends upon what your ...
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| DUI and joining air force?? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I recieved a misdemeanor DUI in October 2008 and was wondering what effects this would have on a ...
A: Jared, If you have only ONE DUI it will not hurt you. Plus, the more time that has elapsed since ...
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| Coast Guard | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My son called today and told me he failed his urinalysis. He is in the last year of a 6 year ...
A: Diane, DUI is a lot less serious, so it's not surprising they got off lightly. Since your son's ...
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| Marine aviation school Pensacola | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My son is finishing TBS shortly and is going to Pensacola for pilot flight training school. He ...
A: Ben, That's correct, only about 20% make it through API. The syllabus consists of 177.5 hours of ...
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| Joining the Navy | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I saw a posting for administration jobs in the Navy and wanted to find out what kind of jobs they ...
A: Sara, As I'm sure you already know, in most cases, nystagmus is irreversible. Which means you're ...
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| color blind- marines | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I took the color blind test and fail but I don't have a problem seeing green and red. Will this ...
A: Samuel, Red green color-blindness is the mildest form of color-blindness and it will NOT keep you ...
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| re-enlistment rates | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What are the re-enlistment rates for the US Army, Navy,Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard for the ...
A: The actual number of troops required each year vary greatly, so re-enlistment opportunities vary ...
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| Weight issue in the USCG | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My husband is in District one of the Coast Guard. As you know they have weigh in’s in I believe in ...
A: Sarah, This has always been a sore subject for me. I hate weigh-ins and height/weight "standards." ...
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| Navy vision requirements | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I was denied a vision waiver from the Army. The waiver was passed by MEPs and made its way up the ...
A: Billy, Sounds like you should go with the Navy. In my opinion you'll be better off there anyway. A ...
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| Re Apply USMC | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I joined when I was 18, got sick in boot camp and was sent to a recovery platoon. Started talking ...
A: Bob, It all depends upon what your separation documents say. On your DD214 form you'll see a ...
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| aerospace/occupational therapy | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 4yr degree in exercise physiology. I was told that i could come into the Air ...
A: Jay, It works both ways. Often someone with a background or experience in physiology decides and a ...
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| Getting a waiver for Air Force enlistment | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male who is trying to enlist in the Air Force. I have 3 alcohol related tickets ...
A: Lauren, In general, past alcohol abuse is waiverable, but if it led to other problems such as ...
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| Coast Gaurd JROTC | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, I am currently finishing my junior year in high school, and have my sights pretty ...
A: Matt, While there are over 1,000 Army and Air Force Junior ROTC units in high schools across the ...
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| Coast Guard | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My son called today and told me he failed his urinalysis. He is in the last year of a 6 year ...
A: Diane, I hate to add to your worries but it is possible they will discharge him. But then again ...
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| branch switch | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I cant join the marines till i get my sleeve tattoo removed. That could take up to a year . I was ...
A: Jon, Switching from the Reserves to active-duty in any branch of the Service is extremely difficult. ...
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| dissorders | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i was considering on joing the Army reserve. But im not shure if i can because i have Bipolor. I ...
A: Mitch, If you are actively bipolar, and are currently under medication for such a condition, it is a ...
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| Discharge Categories for Commissioned Officers | 4/22/2009 |
Q: How do discharge designations for commissioned officers differ from those of enlisted men? What ...
A: Gerry, 1. Discharges for officers and enlisted are pretty much the same except officers cannot be ...
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| Marine aviation school Pensacola | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My son is finishing TBS shortly and is going to Pensacola for pilot flight training school. He ...
A: Aviation Preflight Indoctrination) at NAS Pensacola has a failure rate of approx. 80%. Very high, ...
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| Joining the military | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I graduated 6 months ago with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and now wish to join the military. ...
A: William, Congratulations on earning your B.S. degree! Having just one DUI does not really harm you, ...
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| Divorce and the marines | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I know someone who is dating a woman who is married to a Marine. So basically she is committing ...
A: Shalyn, If she is non-military there's little the Marine Corps can do to her. Obviously her husband ...
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| Re-joining the Army | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am trying to go back to active duty army from the reserves. How long does the release paperwork ...
A: Jennifer, Trying to switch from the Reserves to active-duty is extremely difficult and not many are ...
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| Sleepwalking | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Sill and has stayed there for AIT. During basic he was sleepwalking for about a month everynight. ...
A: Gail, Sleepwalking is more commonly experienced in people with high levels of stress, anxiety or ...
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| marine infantry | 4/21/2009 |
Q: what would be a good infantry job to do in the marines as someone thats just about to go into ...
A: Eric, There's no such thing as a bad job in the USMC Infantry. It's mostly just personal ...
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| basic training: swimming | 4/21/2009 |
Q: do i need to know how to swim before joining the air force? or will they teach me?
A: Dennis, No you don't need to know how to swim. Because that's not a requirement for most jobs, the ...
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| MEPS test | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Mark, My brother recently applied for the Coast Guard. He found out, several days after testing, ...
A: Alex, As he's discovered, smoking post can often stay in your system for 4-5 weeks. That's why the ...
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| Navy Life - Marriage Compatibility | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Howell, I am a 27 year old college graduate with a bachelor of arts in International Relations with ...
A: Matthew, Happy Anniversary and congratulations on earning your BA! Let me tackle your concerns. ...
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| wife living on base with me | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married real soon and my soon to be wife is 18 and still in high school and she still ...
A: Donald, Each base is a little different, depending upon how much on-base housing is vacant. Usually ...
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| College and Force Recon or Navy Seals | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My ultimate goal is to be a Force Reconnaissance Marine or a Navy Seal. Would it help me to attend ...
A: Allen, I have deployed on covert ops many times with members of the CIA SAD and have great respect ...
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| Gastric bypass | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I saw your responce to the question about gastric bypass. What I wanted to know is if that applies ...
A: John, Reservists enter the military under the same medical restrictions as an active-duty person. ...
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| wife living on base with me | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married real soon and my soon to be wife is 18 and still in high school and she still ...
A: Donald, Congratulations on your engagement! Yes, of course you wife can live with you in base ...
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| RE-8 reentry code | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I got discharged with an RE-8 reentry code can you please help me understand what it means. I have ...
A: Shawna, Each of the Services have variations or subdivisions of the 4 basic Reenlistment Eligibility ...
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| Bipolar Disorder | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My son is in the Coast Guard and has been recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The Coast Guard ...
A: Tom, Unfortunately he will probably be discharged. Not medically discharged with a pension, because ...
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| College and Force Recon or Navy Seals | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My ultimate goal is to be a Force Reconnaissance Marine or a Navy Seal. Would it help me to attend ...
A: Allen, You don't usually enter the Navy directly as a SEAL. The Navy usually accepts applicants ...
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| marine infantry | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i was wondering, if i leave for bootcamp august 31st, 2009 as infantry in the marines. by the time ...
A: Eric, You have to ask yourself, "What good is a Marine infantryman if he's not deployed?" There's ...
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| Getting Green card | 4/19/2009 |
Q: sir. I have a question. I am a foreigner and i have student Visa. Is it possible for me to join ...
A: Ami, You should definitely go to USCIS first. You can start by looking at their web site: ...
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| Professionals Entering the Army and/or Air Force | 4/19/2009 |
Q: What is the entering rank for a Doctor of Dental Surgery entering the Army and/or Air Force. How ...
A: William, To answer your questions accurately I went to a friend of mine who has been an Army dentist ...
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| Getting Green card | 4/18/2009 |
Q: sir. I have a question. I am a foreigner and i have student Visa. Is it possible for me to join ...
A: Ami, Not with a student visa. You must have a "Green Card" and you must have a valid amount of time ...
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| college grad looking to go through OCS | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have been out of college about a year and a half now and turn 25 in June. My first question would ...
A: Eric, Congratulations on earning your Bachelor's degree. You're in luck! You're not too old yet. ...
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| OCS Entry | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Colonel, My son recently informed me that he had made an appointment to see an OSO for the Marines ...
A: Gail, You mentioned he was working out hard. Has he been taking Ibuprofen like Motrin, Advil or ...
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| re-joining | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I know someone who was released from army basic training for a knee injury. He has been out for a ...
A: Peter, First of all he needs a four-year Bachelor's Degree, not just a two-year Associate's Degree ...
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| pilot | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My name is Steve. I am planning on joining the USMC after high school. I really want to pursue a ...
A: Steve, Only the Army allows enlisted men to become helicopter pilots. All the other Services ...
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| Enlisting in Army | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to enlist in the ARMY. I had gastric bypass surgery to loose weight 6 yrs ago. ...
A: Gloria, Congratulations on having the surgery! Unfortunately gastric bypass surgery is a ...
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| Marksmen | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am interested in being a marksmen but in the USCG. My brother is a gunnersmate and knows that ...
A: Randy, The Coast Guard has what they call "designated marksmen" who use the RC50 laser-sighted .50 ...
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| Bankruptcy and Uncharacterized Discharge | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Col. Howell, I went to go into the US Army around 1998. I didn't get into Basic Training with the ...
A: Mike, As I'm sure you already know, an entry-level separation, or "Uncharacterized Discharge", is ...
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| Trying to join | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Eric I am 18 years old and trying to join the Navy. The problem is I am having some ...
A: Eric, Short answer is, it's possible. By chance, are you from Texas? I'm just curious since ...
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| Army Officer to Navy Officer | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My husband is currently a 1LT air defense artillery officer in the army, and we are not liking the ...
A: Allison, So he wants to become a Lieutenant again, huh? It's not easy but it can be done. ...
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| Trying to join | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Eric I am 18 years old and trying to join the Navy. The problem is I am having some ...
A: Eric, A Class D Felony is serious, even as a juvenile. It can be anything from Attempted ...
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| Coast Guard | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Can a person with flat feet qualify to enter the coast guard?
A: Morgan, Short answer is: Sometimes. It depends upon how severe the problem is. If your civilian ...
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| disqualifications | 4/15/2009 |
Q: i underwent reconstructive acl surgery. Does that or any other reconstructive ligament suregery ...
A: Nick, Having had ACL surgery is NOT a disqualifier, as long as the surgery was successful and you ...
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| want to join but afraid of disqualification | 4/15/2009 |
Q: i really want to get into the military but i am afraid that a single medical issue may keep me out, ...
A: Richard, Unless you have a back spasm while the doctor is examining you I know of no way he will ...
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| my question | 4/15/2009 |
Q: what garantee to i have of joining the Navy, Army, or Marines if i have diabetes since i was 10 ...
A: Yesenia, Unfortunately no. You cannot serve in the military with diabetes. Even those that have ...
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| Hostile area service | 4/14/2009 |
Q: While in the Army in the 80's I was dispatched to a Central American site to provide transport ...
A: Rene, Since you were only TDY it won't show up. This is only going to be important if you're trying ...
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| artilery | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask your help on history of artillery. About when the fist time men found explosive ...
A: Thomas, I hope this helps. Colonel H HISTORY OF ARTILLERY Artillery is basically any large weapon ...
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| DUI + NROTC Scholarship? | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, I just received a 4 year NROTC Nursing Scholarship in February 2009 at the cutoff age of ...
A: Will, Congratulations on your scholarship! You are probably alright if it was a simple misdemeanor ...
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| USMC OCS Qualification | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, My name is Greg Cucino, I am looking to enlist with the USMC in the OCS program as I am ...
A: Greg, RE-3 codes usually mean you CAN re-enlist with a waiver. RE-4 codes are the bad ones that ...
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| USMC OCS Qualification | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, My name is Greg Cucino, I am looking to enlist with the USMC in the OCS program as I am ...
A: Greg, Your code JDA1 means just what is spelled out: FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE. It ...
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| spouse colocation | 4/13/2009 |
Q: im about to get married in june to my fiance who has been in the navy for 4 years and has changed ...
A: Amanda, Congratulations on you engagement! The Navy has an assignment program called "JOIN SPOUSE." ...
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| artilery | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask your help on history of artillery. About when the fist time men found explosive ...
A: Thomas, You're in luck, military history is my speciality. How many pages do you need? Glad to ...
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| stress fractures in BMT | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My sister was sent home on convalescent leave from USAF BMT due to stress fractures and stress ...
A: Holly, Stress fractures occur most commonly in a weight-bearing bone such as knees or the lower ...
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| MCRD Intake Processing Medical Problem | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Ok, so here is my question. My son joined the USMC, he was entered into the DEP and completed all ...
A: Shelley, It absolutely IS NOT standard procedure to check his hearing again. Only if he said he had ...
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| Reserves to Active Paygrade | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I was Active Duty Navy for almost 7 years, then transferred to the Navy Reserves. I took the E6 exam ...
A: Norm, Congratulations on taking the E-6 exam, I hope you make it. That's one of the most difficult ...
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| MCRD Intake Processing Medical Problem | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Ok, so here is my question. My son joined the USMC, he was entered into the DEP and completed all ...
A: Shelley, I don't quite understand this one, not enough details. His medical evaluation comes BEFORE ...
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| discharge | 4/10/2009 |
Q: can you get into any other branch of the military if you are being administrative separated from one ...
A: Jasaon, An administrative separation is when a servicemember is separated from the military before ...
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| medical waiver | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I went through the MEPS process today...wonderful experience. I have been put on hold pending a ...
A: Michelle, Don't worry. If you thought the MEPS was wonderful you MUST be on drugs! Inderal is one of ...
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| U.S. Coast Guard-Accepting waivers? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Is the U.S. Coast Guard currently accepting waivers for "adverse adjudications" for a juvenile ...
A: Janet, In short, yes. Federal law and Department of Defense directives give the military Services ...
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| Academy admissions/OCS | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Colonel Howell, My son as a junior in highschool. He is intrested in going to the Coast Guard ...
A: Tim, It's good to shop around and explore his options because getting an appointment to a Service ...
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| Recruiting question... | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am currently serving a six month probation period for a misdemenor where they have withheld ...
A: Matthew, Short answer is, it's possible. By chance are you from Florida or Texas? I'm just curious ...
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| Army/Navy | 4/9/2009 |
Q: hello i am 31 years old an i am trying to figure out whether to go into the army or navy i have no ...
A: Justin, First of all, you're too old for the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard so Army and Navy ...
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| USMC OCS Qualification | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howell, My name is Greg Cucino, I am looking to enlist with the USMC in the OCS program as I am ...
A: Greg, Before I can give you a good answer I need to know two things: If you look at your DD Form 214 ...
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| Basic Allowance Housing entitlement | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Sir, A married O4 with dependents detaches his command in Kansas June 5th. He transports his ...
A: Will, Evidently the previous base is sending him TDY enroute to his new location. Which means that ...
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| Can i get stationed where i want? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: S Army and im waiting to ship to basic and A.I.T in Ft. Lenordwood Missouri for all of my Military ...
A: Timothy, Somewhere in the fine print of all that paperwork you signed says you agree to go wherever ...
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| disqualification | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My son was recently disqualified from the air force for failing a urine test at MEPS for marijuana. ...
A: Angie, As he discovered, it can often take 4-5 weeks for marijuana to leave his system. The M in ...
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| Voluntary Recall | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I retired from US Navy in 1994 with 20 years, 4 months service. I collected O6 pay for the year ...
A: Dan, Good thinking, but it won't work for a couple of reasons. As you know, you had to have two ...
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| Discharge from DEP | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if my son is getting the run around. He was told by his recruiter to lie about his ...
A: Lisa, He should try the AF again. Most Air Traffic Controllers are enlisted and don't need a ...
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| weight limit to join | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i want to join the air force but don't know if they will take me i am 5'10 and 250 pounds but i can ...
A: Nelson, The only waivers given to weight standards are to bodybuilders whose muscle density causes ...
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| Air Force Commission | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Col. Howell, I have been recently trying to join the Air Force, preferably as a scientist. I have a ...
A: Drew, Unfortunately you're dealing with a recruiter who's either not completely honest or ...
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| waiver for kerataconoous | 4/7/2009 |
Q: During my process of joining the USMC i was disqualified from meps for having an eye condition: ...
A: Rashamen, Now I understand what you're saying. I personally have not heard of a waiver being ...
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| Discharge from DEP | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if my son is getting the run around. He was told by his recruiter to lie about his ...
A: Lisa, I'm glad he's got something else in his favor. That's the kind of things that recruiters know ...
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| Mortuary Affairs Specialist | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am currently enrolled into the Mortuary Affairs Course through AKO/NKO, and I have 17 years active ...
A: Anthony, I'd say your chances are good if you meet the requirements listed in the job description. ...
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| Army National Guard enlistment | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I was separated from the Air Force back in March 1996 with an Honorable hardship 4A discharge. I ...
A: Tom, A Reenlistment code of RE-4A means exactly, "Hardship or dependency discharge." Usually, ...
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| felony | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my son has a felony on his record for selling drugs, but was given probation for 5 years. He is ...
A: Lisa, How old is he now? Is his probation over yet? Was he a minor at the time of the offense? ...
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| Discharge from DEP | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if my son is getting the run around. He was told by his recruiter to lie about his ...
A: It's a common-practice to not admit having ADHD for several reasons. Some of the most common ...
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| Prior Service Trying to Rejoin | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I was previously enlisted in the Navy for about a year and three months. I was discharged at my ...
A: Monica, Let me tackle the several parts of your question individually: 1. The Navy recruiter that ...
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| OTS | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am a 28 yr old enlisted Airman, I want to go to OTS. If the Air Force won't take me I will apply ...
A: Nate, Getting your M.A. first is a very, very good idea. An AF officer is expected to get a ...
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| biochemistry in the U.S. Military | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I was considering of getting a degree in either biochemistry, or chemistry when I go to college, but ...
A: Charmaine, The military does not have much of a demand for chemists but they have many opportunities ...
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| USAF active duty age limit | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in enlisting with the United States Air Force.. I've never served in the military ...
A: Ariel, Are you limiting yourself to just the AF? If so unfortunately, 27 is the age limit for the ...
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| is kerataconous a dq disease for the marine corps | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Good day. My name is Rashamen Green and my dream is to serve my family, future, and country by ...
A: Rashamen, I inquired at the Surgeon General's office. They said they do not keep statistics on a ...
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| waiver? | 4/4/2009 |
Q: In 2001 when I was 13 I walked into a minor league baseball field with 4 buddies at the time and as ...
A: Marcos, We were all young and foolish once. Hopefully you've seen the error of your ways. I can't ...
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| re-appointment and call to active duty | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Regarding re-appointment and concurrent Call to Active Duty program for officers, the website and ...
A: Mary, The actual message that started the Army's RECALL TO ACTIVE DUTY program states that you must ...
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| is kerataconous a dq disease for the marine corps | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Good day. My name is Rashamen Green and my dream is to serve my family, future, and country ...
A: Rashamen, As you know, Keratoconus is a condition of the eye which literally means "conical or ...
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| Funeral Director/Embalmer/Mortuary Affairs | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Col Howell,I have been a funeral director/embalmer for many years. While I know this is my calling ...
A: Dianne, Last week I had a very similar question from another mortician wishing to serve his country, ...
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| Medical Discharge | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what the chances are for me getting a medical discharge and how long it could take. ...
A: Physical or mental health problems that are incompatible with military duty or that result in ...
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| do i have rights? | 3/29/2009 |
Q: my ETS date is april 18th 09, i have been in the IRR for the last 2 years waiting for this date to ...
A: James, Your ETS date trumps everything else. The folks in personnel just aren't talking to each ...
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| ? how to change my mos | 3/27/2009 |
Q: ok I am still in basic training I got sent home for 30 days on medical leave. Something about i have ...
A: Daniel, Changing your MOS is not easy but it can be done. If you're still in ET, you must wait ...
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| Evaluation of Foreign Degree | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Do you have any advice on obtaining an evaluation of my foreign earned degree for the purpose of ...
A: Melissa, 23% of FAO's in the AF are from the Intelligence career field, which makes Intel the #1 ...
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| Evaluation of Foreign Degree | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Do you have any advice on obtaining an evaluation of my foreign earned degree for the purpose of ...
A: Melissa, What is your degree in? The majority of Air Force FAOs are officers that come from the ...
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| Rejoining the airforce... | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Actually my question is can I join the airforce? I was in the Navy 98-02, Honorably discharged ...
A: Paul, You waited a little too long. According to the regs, "A prior-service applicant must not have ...
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| Navy questions | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Greetings Sir, My questions are in regards to the Navy, but I could not find one of you special ...
A: Madeline, I have a lot of experience working with the Navy for a few tours, so I think I can help ...
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| Eligibility | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Mark, I am 28 years old and I am coming up on the end of my 3rd year in a graduate program in ...
A: Toby, Short answer is, it's possible. Since your question is marked "public" and not "private" I'll ...
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| REINLISTING IN THE NAVY AFTER HONERABLE DISCHARGE | 3/24/2009 |
Q: MY HUSBAND SEPARATED FROM THE U.S. NAVY ON MARCH 31, 2008. IT HAS ALMOST BEEN ONE YEAR AND WE HAVE ...
A: Heather, Yes, in all likelihood he can if his discharge orders say he's eligible. Have him look at ...
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| Air Force | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Is it true that they are changing the qualifying score from 36 to like 65 on the ASVAB for the Air ...
A: Kevin, The Air Force still requires a 36 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). ...
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| Grad school in the Army | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am interested in pursuing a career as a Foreign Area Officer in the Army. I have a BA in history ...
A: Melissa, FAO training is for Captains in the Army. The Army stresses the importance of doing well ...
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| nystagmus | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Hi ok a simple question for you maybe I have horizontal Nystagmus which does not affect my vision at ...
A: Roger, I'm sorry to hear the military is telling you "No" without telling you why. The MEPS station ...
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| very curious to know | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend recently left for basic training for the Army. During receiving I believe its called he ...
A: Amanda, I'm afraid the damage is done now. On his discharge papers there will be a Re-enlistment ...
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| Re: CSPI coastguard officer question | 3/20/2009 |
Q: .. well my question is i am applying for the CSPI coastguard ROTC program kind of thing but i dont ...
A: Keegan, That's what I'm here for, to answer your questions. CSPI and ROTC accepts approximately ...
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| VARIOUS | 3/20/2009 |
Q: First of all, I received a General Under Honorable Conditions discharge from the U.S. ARMY in 2003, ...
A: Joe, Short answer is probably. As you already know, a separation code of JKA means "Discreditable ...
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| Decisions Decisions | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Howell, My name is Adam and I'm in quiet a dilemma I was accepted to five colleges ...
A: Adam, Congratulations on getting a scholarship! Let me start by saying I'm completely biased toward ...
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| Cross Commissioning | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Howell, My name is Stephen. I always thought I would grow up to fly fighter jets for the Air ...
A: Stephen, Now I see. You've got the fighter pilot bug. Pilots come primarily from 3 sources; Service ...
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| Cross Commissioning | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Howell, My name is Stephen. I always thought I would grow up to fly fighter jets for the Air ...
A: Stephen, Short answer is yes, it can be done. Since you mentioned helicopters I assume you wish to ...
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| Re: CSPI coastguard officer question | 3/18/2009 |
Q: .. well my question is i am applying for the CSPI coastguard ROTC program kind of thing but i dont ...
A: Keegan, From what you've told me I'd have to say you're very competitive. I'm surprised that your ...
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| Transfering service from Army to a Fderal Position. | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I was emailed by a federal agency stating that they review a resume i place on their web page about ...
A: Ernesto, To enter Federal Civil Service you must be separated from the military. That's what they ...
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| Navy Marine Mammal Program | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My name is Emily and I am doing a research project for my English class, my subject is on the ...
A: Emily, I recently answered the same question for a girl named Tamika. Hopefully she's not in your ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have recently learned that I will not be accepted into the Air Force with a GED. I was considering ...
A: Each of the services strictly limit the number of high school dropouts (which includes GED holders) ...
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| Age Waivers / DD 214 Question | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I was in the Air Force way back in the early 1980's and unfortunately was too young and dumb (and in ...
A: Cheri, You make me sound old when you say "way back in the 1980's" :-) Unfortunately you're over ...
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| weight | 3/18/2009 |
Q: i am a 5'7 girl who is 115 lbs am i to small to be in the air force?
A: Jeanetta, Yes, you're just a little under the minimum. AF regulations state that a woman your ...
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| re-enlistment with wife and child | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I was honorably discharged two years ago and want back in, I've since been married and my wife has a ...
A: James, Yes, that changes a lot of things. Usually the civil courts direct the parents who are ...
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| Re: CSPI coastguard officer question | 3/17/2009 |
Q: .. well my question is i am applying for the CSPI coastguard ROTC program kind of thing but i dont ...
A: Keegan, It sounds like you've met all the requirements for the College Student Pre-Commissioning ...
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| pregnancy | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Good evening Sir I am an IRR soldier who has been mobilized for 3 years now. I am an Arabic ...
A: Sam, No, by law they cannot discharge her because of pregnancy. In 1976 the Courts ruled that ...
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| re-enlistment with wife and child | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I was honorably discharged two years ago and want back in, I've since been married and my wife has a ...
A: James, Congratulations on your marriage! Just because you married a lady with children that should ...
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| Ritalin use | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My son was on ritalin from 5 years old until 7/8 grade. I'm not absolutely sure, but definitely not ...
A: I still think he'll be OK with the Air Force because it's been so long since he used it. If for ...
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| I am lost | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a few question. First. I am currently in college. A sophomore double majoring in technology ...
A: Joey, No it's not too far-fetched to try and be a pilot. The worst you can do is join, go to pilot ...
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| Military use of dolphins | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am currently doing an inquiry project for my high school english class. The question that I'm ...
A: Shamika, Wow! Way to go! I'm glad you got such a good grade. Our bosses here at AllExperts don't ...
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| Seperation and Reenlistment Codes | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Have an ex-troop who I think was railroaded out while he had PTSD. He has 2 DD214s; 1st lists ...
A: Bob, In general, Airmen with an Air Force RE Code of "1" may reenlist in the Air Force or another ...
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| Ritalin use | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My son was on ritalin from 5 years old until 7/8 grade. I'm not absolutely sure, but definitely not ...
A: Donna, Your son shouldn't have any problem getting a waiver. What the military requires is that he ...
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| Air force jobs | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I wanted to inquire about which jobs transfer well out of Air Force into civilian work force. I ...
A: Terrence, I know you asked me an "in general" question but I'd really to be more specific for you, ...
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| I am lost | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a few question. First. I am currently in college. A sophomore double majoring in technology ...
A: Joey, Congratulations on having a double major. I had a double major in Math & History so I know ...
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| enlisting with/ without a college degree | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My brother will be receiving his AA degree in communications from a junior college this spring and ...
A: Damon, By all means, he should finish his degree first. He'll need a Bachelor's degree to become an ...
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| My Airman Daughter's Hip Pain | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been complaining about hip pain. She is on a restricted PT schedule. She is ...
A: Debbie, What base is she currently at for tech school? What is her rank? First of all, regulations ...
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| RE-4 | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I was in the Navy's Nuclear power Pipeline. I got discharged after some mental health issues and ...
A: Jesse, I assume you mean a government Civil Service job, working with the Navy in that same career ...
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| which branch should i join | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old and know i want to join the military. I was recently scuba certified and wanted a ...
A: Justin, I'm sure your recruiter is right, there's not a lot of Navy divers and they tend to enjoy ...
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| Becoming a naval officer | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am 27yrs old and is thinking of enlisting into the navy, it has been a passion of mine since I ...
A: Tashawn, You're in luck..The age limit for a Navy officer is 34. Now your next step is to decide ...
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| if my husband can consider his father-in law (my dad) part of his dependant | 3/10/2009 |
Q: . i was wondering if my husband who is serving the Air Force can qualify his father-in law part of ...
A: Apple, Yes, normally he can be your husband's dependent. If I understand you correctly, your dad is ...
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| Dependency Status | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My mother recently passed away, so now (other than an estranged sister), there aren't any family ...
A: Thomas, You really need to go to you Military Personnel Flight (MPF) and ask them these same ...
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| Dependency Status | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My mother recently passed away, so now (other than an estranged sister), there aren't any family ...
A: Thomas, Making your father your dependant doesn't necessarily mean he'll get the same medical care ...
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| Going from ANG to active duty navy | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Im wondering if i have to go through navy basic? Im currently enlisted in the Air National Guard and ...
A: Johnnie, What's your current rank? That will determine a lot, because you will probably lose a ...
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| I am a high-school student interested about the Airforce. | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am a junior in high school and i am debating whether i should go straight to college or if the Air ...
A: Tiffany, I'll lay out the pros and cons for you to help you decide. I'm going to give you an answer ...
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| Direct commission into USAF with VA disability. | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to find answers everywhere, so I really appreciate it if you can help. I was in ...
A: Miles, According to the VA, your recruiter is mistaken. Call the VA at the number I gave you and ...
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| OTS | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I recently graduated with a B.S. with Psychology from a State University a little under a year ago ...
A: Erin, Sounds like you're good to go. (We all could stand to be in better shape) I also joined for ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I recieved a General Discharge during my active duty career in the Air Force. Now, if I get that ...
A: Taurean It all depends upon what you separation documents say. On your DD214 form you'll see a ...
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| Direct commission into USAF with VA disability. | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to find answers everywhere, so I really appreciate it if you can help. I was in ...
A: Miles, Congratulations on getting your Masters degree! I contacted VA headquarters to get you an ...
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| OTS | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I recently graduated with a B.S. with Psychology from a State University a little under a year ago ...
A: Erin, I need to know a few other things about you. Are you under 27 years old? That's the limit ...
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| Denied. | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have been recently denied joining the air force because of my age. i took the ...
A: Bo, Yes, your waiver goes to the same person. You're right about the AF stopping age waivers, I ...
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| re enlistment | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am a former active military member with the us coast guard. I was discharged with an honorable ...
A: Robert, As I said above, Regulations state: "Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of ...
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| re enlistment | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am a former active military member with the us coast guard. I was discharged with an honorable ...
A: Robert, You were given an Administrative Discharge for a reason. Since it is Honorable it means you ...
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| USAF - Commission | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Mark / ALCON, I am 34, USAF-AD 7 years, E-6. BS and MS in Intel and National Security Studies. ...
A: Mike, Congratulations on getting your Master's degree. Yes, I'd say you have an excellent shot at ...
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| requirements for airforce acceptance. | 3/4/2009 |
Q: How old do you need be to join the air force? must you have ged or hs diploma? What classes would be ...
A: Jill, Minimum age for all the Services is 17. 17-year old applicants require parental consent, over ...
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| Passing the health screen with past history of depression | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I experienced an episode of severe clinical depression during 2003-2004. I saw 2 different ...
A: If it helps your case, sure he should wait and include it. As I said before your past condition was ...
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| Nursing and Coast Guard | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am graduating next year and getting my bachelors in Nursing. I know the army offers the ...
A: Maria, No, the USCG does not have a nursing program. The Army opportunity you're referring to is ...
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| Dependent parents | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I was curious if there was a figure out there that showed the number or percentage of military ...
A: Terri, No apologies necessary, I've been called a lot worse. Notice the statistics said 3.6% of all ...
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| Exception in Policy | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have been trying for a couple of years to work on achieving a commission in the USAF. I left the ...
A: Tony, How old are you now? If you aren't way over 35 you stand a good chance of getting a waiver. ...
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| Air Force Academy | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am looking into all of the service academies, and my main interest in the military has always been ...
A: Allyson, As for the two choices you mentioned, go for the Intel. It's a highly visible job with ...
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| Denied. | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have been recently denied joining the air force because of my age. i took the ...
A: Bo, Are you limiting yourself to just the AF? If so unfortunately, 27 is the age limit for the Air ...
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| Commissioning | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My son just rec'd his BS in criminal justice, has been in the NAVY (TAR program) active duty for 7 ...
A: Martha, Sounds like your son is not getting the whole story. Who told him that? If it was a ...
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| Medical Exams | 3/1/2009 |
Q: About a year ago I had to go to the emergency room for a wrist injury and I was currently on pain ...
A: Grant, It depends upon how you approach the problem. When you talk to your CG recruiter he will ask ...
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| DQ'ed at MEPS | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I want to know if I was DQ'ed at one MEPS station(i.e. it went up to the Surgeon General) and was ...
A: Sarah, Once you've made it as far as any one MEPS you're out of luck. A MEPS processes all branches ...
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| Failed Drug Test - Unexplained | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend failed a drug test a few days after we had gone to a concert. He has been fighting ...
A: Michelle I know exactly how you both must feel. The first time I walked into a federal courtroom I ...
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| WW2 Army Air Corp | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me where to write for medical records from Ft. Leonard, Missouri military hospital from ...
A: Kathy, That would have been the Army post Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, at the hospital called ...
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| Becoming a helicopter pilot | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I've been thinking about joining the Marines after i graduate college in the future. My ideal job ...
A: Kyle, You deserve a thorough answer so you know what you're getting into. Short answer - it's a crap ...
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| Separation codes / re-entry code | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I was in the Active Duty USAF back in the mid 90's. I was discharged with my DD214 with Honorable ...
A: Vince, What's your age and what was your rank upon separation? Do you no longer have the hardship ...
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| MEPS??? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I want to know can a medical waiver be sent to two different MEPs station, if it is not approved at ...
A: Sounds like you're trying to game the system. Unfortunately it won't work. You can jump from one ...
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| Failed Drug Test - Unexplained | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend failed a drug test a few days after we had gone to a concert. He has been fighting ...
A: Michelle, This is going to be a very difficult battle. The board has heard just about every excuse ...
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| Active Duty Army Re-Enlist | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Sir, My husband forwent his commission as an H-60 pilot in the Active Duty Army about a year ago; ...
A: Sarah, I'll bet you're living in a small-to-medium size town aren't you? By that I mean not from ...
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| DQ'ed at MEPS | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I want to know if I was DQ'ed at one MEPS station(i.e. it went up to the Surgeon General) and was ...
A: Sarah, I'll give you an "A" for creative thinking. Sounds like you're trying to game the system. ...
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| misdemeanors | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My husband, who used to be in the airforce 4 years ago, is trying to get into the air national ...
A: Brooke, I understand your situation, but what happens if he joins and suddenly gets a court date ...
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| AFROTC preparation | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am a college freshman and I am planning on joining the AFROTC here at my school. As of right now ...
A: Sam, If I were in your situation, and knowing what I know now, I'd spend a lot of time simply ...
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| Dependent parents | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I was curious if there was a figure out there that showed the number or percentage of military ...
A: Terri, Sorry for the delay but I had to consult with several friends to come up with a good answer ...
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| Military Upgrade | 2/25/2009 |
Q: In 1998 I was discharged from the Navy for Marijuana use. If you are wondering; Yes, it was my ...
A: Stephanie, This may be a long answer but I want you to have all the facts. First of all, I commend ...
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| misdemeanors | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My husband, who used to be in the airforce 4 years ago, is trying to get into the air national ...
A: Brooke, No on both questions. Sorry, but one of the first things they'll do is fingerprint him and ...
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| Deployment | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am going to be deployed to Iraq to work with military as a civilian interpreter. I will be going ...
A: Fars, You're correct, after you arrive in Kuwait then they'll tell you exactly where you are needed. ...
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| Mortuary Affairs | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I am a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer who has been in the funeral business for over 10+ years. I ...
A: Jeff, Because of your age and experience it would be in your best interest to enter via government ...
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| pilot question | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old female with 20/20 (if not better) vision and a Bachelor's degree in Biology. I ...
A: Cohri, Congratulations on having excellent eyesight. If you're otherwise healthy you stand a good ...
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| Air Force enlistment | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Mark, my nephew is interested in joining the Air Force. He is one class short of an associates ...
A: Rick, By all means, he should finish his degree first. He'll need a Bachelor's degree to become an ...
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| Vision Requirements | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My son is 15 and would consider joining the Air force, if he can pass the vision requirements. His ...
A: Florencio, I doubt it. It's something that's easily noticed by doctors. He has Sixth Cranial Nerve ...
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| arthritis joining the RAF Regiment | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I'm at the fit age of 17 and i take part in a numerous amount of activities like Hiking, Mounting ...
A: So you wanna be a "Rock Ape," eh? I've spent quite a bit of time deployed with these folks and have ...
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| Rated Slots | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Good Evening Sir, I currently got selected to become an Air Battle Manager for the United States ...
A: Yes, you'll have an opportunity to retake an exam later on, that will be easier to pass because ...
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| Rated Slots | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Good Evening Sir, I currently got selected to become an Air Battle Manager for the United States ...
A: Congratulations, Not many folks get to be Air Battle Managers (ABMs). It's not easy, but yes, I've ...
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| Im 25 and want to enlist then to become officer in the navy | 2/16/2009 |
Q: What would be the best path to follow to do this? ANSWER: Are you in college or a college graduate? ...
A: William, First of all you need to know there are NO Navy firefighting jobs ashore! The Navy ...
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| Im 25 and want to enlist then to become officer in the navy | 2/16/2009 |
Q: What would be the best path to follow to do this?
A: Are you in college or a college graduate? That answer will help determine the path you must take. ...
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| Enlisting in Air Force | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My only problem is that I have a suspended lisence and I have an active bench warrant for fauilure ...
A: Bryan Yes, you should be okay so long as you get it straightened out in advance. Stay out of jail at ...
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| Airforce medical waivers | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My 23 year old son has been trying to enlist in the Air Force since October. When he went to MEPS ...
A: I surprised to hear that, because 140/90 is considered high normal in the Air Force. Usually the ...
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| STRESS FRACTURE? MEPS? SURGEON GENERAL | 2/14/2009 |
Q: What are the chances of the Air Force Reserve Surgeon General approving my medical waiver for ...
A: Pretty good. If your recruiter has elevated your waiver to the Air Force Reserve Surgeon General ...
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| Enlisting in Air Force | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My only problem is that I have a suspended lisence and I have an active bench warrant for fauilure ...
A: I'm glad to see you're considering the military. The short answer is Maybe. Gone are the old days of ...
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| diqualified for knee injury | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a Senior right now and had dislocated my knee in my Freshman year. My knee dislocates frequently ...
A: Your answer depends upon how badly you wish to join the military. At the AFEES (Armed Forces ...
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| air force | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my name is taylor and i am seriously considering the air force. it is something that i have always ...
A: I'm glad to hear you're considering the Air Force. If your knee is OK now and doesn't prevent you ...
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