| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 2C Reenlistment | 4/18/2009 |
Q: This past summer of 2008, I had left for Air Force BMT. while in BMT I went to get my hip checked ...
A: Sorry Its taken so long to reply, as some of you know Im preparing for a extended deployment. THe ...
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| Air Force Pararescue | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Do they do Special missions wen we arent in a war and wat kind do they do? also, wat phase of there ...
A: Sorry Its taken so long to reply, as some of you know Im preparing for a extended deployment. ...
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| Enlisting | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Mr Lorenz, Hi, I like to ask about scoliosis for Marines. I have scoliosis but it doesn't bother me. ...
A: Sorry Its taken so long to reply, as some of you know Im preparing for a extended deployment. Ami, ...
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| Confidential AF Info. | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I didn't title it right most likely. I have a friend in the middle of.. Well he just popped ...
A: Im sorry if I came across as being blunt, that was not my intention. For the most part the discharge ...
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| Confidential AF Info. | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I didn't title it right most likely. I have a friend in the middle of.. Well he just popped ...
A: Jen, The military doesnt have to publish to public record the adjudications of soldiers & airmen ...
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| wavier | 4/16/2009 |
Q: A few years ago I almost joined the Air force. They really wanted me. I decided to wait and ended ...
A: This one is a really stick situation. Because in certain parts of the country Robbery is considered ...
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| a question about recruiting standards | 4/15/2009 |
Q: i really want to get into the air force but i am afraid that a single medical issue may keep me out, ...
A: Im not sure what the charge is that was expunged, but im sure that unless it was a felony, it should ...
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| Dui | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz. I recently 'chatted' online with an AF recruiter. I inquired about the possibility of ...
A: Its not the DUI that's stopping you , its your age. You can however join the Reserves, they have ...
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| delayed entry | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my grandson signed up for the delayed entry while a senior.he did all paper work,physical,and went ...
A: Deb, sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im preparing for my deployment.. Technically...hes ...
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| Marine Corps OCS | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, My name is Greg Cucino, I am looking to enlist with the USMC in the OCS program as I am ...
A: Well Greg, to be honest, you would have to prove that the recruiter did what you say he did which ...
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| air force pilots restricted countries | 4/11/2009 |
Q: This is NOT intended to be a wasted of your time. We all know that a military man's personal/family ...
A: Courtney, I think that he is misinformed about not being able to go to Honduras. I have a troop ...
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| Air Force Careers | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 22 year old female. I will be graduating in the spring of 2010 with a degree in foreign ...
A: Tabitha, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. If your degree is ...
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| Marine Corps OCS | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, My name is Greg Cucino, I am looking to enlist with the USMC in the OCS program as I am ...
A: Greg, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. Alot will depend on ...
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| Changing recruiters | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Once you have sworn in with a branch, is it possible to change recruiters before leaving for basic? ...
A: Amanda, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. Before I answer ...
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| Hair for females | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to leave for Air Force basic, and I'm stressing about what to do with my hair. ...
A: Alycia, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. My advise... It ...
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| Serving country other than military | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My son's dream was to join the service (Marines) but was told he could not because he takes meds to ...
A: Barb, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. The fact that hes ...
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| upgrading my reenlistment code | 4/8/2009 |
Q: When I was 18, I was separated from the navy for a failed drug test during boot camp. I was given a ...
A: Yes its possible, you have to contact the department of the Navy and request a change to records. ...
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| Administrative Discharge | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My son was in basic training for the Air Force for only four days when he had what I would say was a ...
A: Michelle, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. This is an ...
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| changing RE code | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Back in 1993, I entered in the Air Force. Mid-way through basic I hurt my back. To me it was a ...
A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. I wish that I could find ...
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| Too Old to Fly? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am 36 and I am looking into joining the Navy Reserves. However, I want to fly. I have a privet ...
A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, Im prepping for deployment. I believe that if you had an ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Greetings. things are pretty bad here for me, in new york. Im 21 years old, and I feel like nothing ...
A: ANYTHING is possible, its just depends on where you put your mind set... by that I mean are you ...
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| Marine Corps to Army | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I am currently 2 and a half years into my 4 year enlistment with the Marine Corps. At the end of ...
A: This is more than likely what will happen is the army will take you down one in rank, you should get ...
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| Military Ranks | 4/3/2009 |
Q: In the military do lower ranked men salute to men of Higher rank than themselves who happen to be in ...
A: The answer to your question is MOST DEFINITELY!! Even though the Army Sgt it not in the Navy, we ...
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| AFPT failure | 4/3/2009 |
Q: After having her third child, my co-worker has a lot a weight to loose and has failed several AF PT ...
A: If she fails this last one then she is done... she might be able to go to the reserves to continue ...
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| Army rotc to air force commission | 4/3/2009 |
Q: young man, i think his name was steven. He asked if he could do the army rotc scholarship and then ...
A: Just because you didnot go to the USAFA doesnt mean you cant become a pilot, you just have to apply ...
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| for research project | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Hey this is Melanie. I'm 18 years old and im currently going to ACC in Hawriver NC. I'm doing a ...
A: Mel, We have people in the Air Force who are colorblind. The Air Force does allow them to enlist, ...
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| husband is Navy DEP w/ 3 kids | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My husband was sworn in a few weeks ago and will leave for boot camp in August. We have 3 children ...
A: No isn't my decision or my will to decide rather you will or will not have more children, BUT I will ...
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| Modern aircraft | 4/2/2009 |
Q: One of the few pilots who have flown both the Raptor and the Typhoon is quoted as saying that ...
A: With out knowing who the pilot actually is so that I can gauge his personality it would be taking a ...
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| Enlisted AF member to officer | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a college grad joining the Air Force. Originally, I planned to apply for a commission- however, ...
A: Ill let you in on a little known secret... Your chances of getting a commission on active duty is a ...
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| Army rotc to air force commission | 4/1/2009 |
Q: young man, i think his name was steven. He asked if he could do the army rotc scholarship and then ...
A: Jarrett, This is where I usually get myself in to trouble. Family squabbles can be risky, ...
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| age waiver | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My husband has been going through Air Force recruitment process for more than a year now. In May ...
A: Calling the senator was a good move. Any complaints spark a senate inquriry that starts at the HQ ...
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| enlisting after AFROTC med DQ | 3/31/2009 |
Q: In 2004 I entered college with an AFROTC scholarship. In my third year, after completing field ...
A: You probably need to talk to the Officer acessions people for the Air Force, but the standard I ...
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| 2-C reenlistment code | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Mr.Lorenz My name is Derelle Owens i was enlisted into the Air Force Feb. of 2007 and ...
A: Darell, Your code simple means that you were discharged involuntarily. I do not beleive that it ...
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| Asvab | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My son cannot pass math in the asvab due to learning disability. Basically they told him he could ...
A: Unless he can pass it, yes it is. My suggestion is if he can retain what hes learned, get the ASVAB ...
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| discharge timelines | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have an employee who was in the Navy. At the time of hire she stated that she was discharged and ...
A: Karen, Usually the military does not release anyone to work unless they have been discharged. What ...
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| husband is Navy DEP w/ 3 kids | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My husband was sworn in a few weeks ago and will leave for boot camp in August. We have 3 children ...
A: Ok I want to appologize in advance for what Im about to say.... You two do not need any more ...
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| Re enlistment | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have been discharged from the Air Force with a JDT and a RE-2C. I want more than anything to ...
A: Nicholas, if you did or didnt know this is what the codes that you provided mean... JDT is a ...
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| becoming a Navy Officer | 3/30/2009 |
Q: my husband has been in the Navy for 19 years, 5 of which were active duty. He is now 36 years old. ...
A: I cant speak for the Navy on certain things, this happens to be one of them, I believe that the cut ...
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| AF commisioning/VA disability | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Let me get my background out of the way first. I was prior AF enlisted (did 8 years in ATC) and ...
A: Jon, I do not know how to do it, but you have to get the VA to drop the disability. From what Ive ...
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| AFPT failure | 3/29/2009 |
Q: After having her third child, my co-worker has a lot a weight to loose and has failed several AF PT ...
A: There are several questions that need to be answered before I can give a difinitive answer. ...
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| psoriasis/navy | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i was just told today i am PDQ from Navy cause of psoriasis. It is a mild case and does not affect ...
A: I think that the services use this as an excuse sometimes to exclude alot of potential applicants ...
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| Commissioning Opportunity following ELS Discharge from BMT | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Sir, we corresponded recently re my son having problems with the 1.5 mile run in AF BMT. He was ...
A: Normally the ROTC program is applied for during the junior year of highschool to get a scholarship, ...
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| HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Mr Lorenz, I've been in the service for 24yrs and the last few I've been battling high ...
A: Sir Im in the same boat with you... As long as you are DEPLOYABLE... and you can pass a PT test... ...
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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: Well first of all, I have never heard og a branch sending anyone home to convalesce... Thats new on ...
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| Commissioning Opportunity following ELS Discharge from BMT | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Sir, we corresponded recently re my son having problems with the 1.5 mile run in AF BMT. He was ...
A: To be honest the Air Force dished him a bad meal. This is what I suggest what he do. Give it 6 ...
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| Re-enlisting for Army Reserve Pilot...I have prior service. | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a real answer to base my decisions upon. Here is my background... --USMC active ...
A: Jay, Sorry I took so long in getting back with you, Im preparing for a deployment my self.. I ...
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| Military Enlistment | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I tried to enlist in the Navy when I was nineteen. Unfortunately, I was suffering from depression ...
A: Well the first huddle you are going to have to cross is getting a recruiter that will assist you in ...
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| Air Force Reserve | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I'm getting into a tricky situation here. I entered into active duty air force on a four year ...
A: Scott, Dont look at it as time you will NEVER get back... Im sure that there was something that ...
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| is afsc 4U0X1 still available as an air force career? | 3/23/2009 |
Q: i think the subject says it all, i currently work in the field of orthotics, but heard that the ...
A: Darrell, Sorry for taking so long to get back with you, The career field still exists, the issue ...
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| Army | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Can one who has 5 felonies still get into the army? I did not commit to any crimes but I was there ...
A: Zach, Sorry for getting back to so late, but the answer to your question depends on WHAT it was ...
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| ASVAB scoring | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My son is a college graduate and is interested in the Coast Guard. He scored a 93 on the ASVAB and ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to get back with you...Its been a busy week! The ASVAB is a exam that is ...
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| Joining the military | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Good Evening: Currently I am in my late 20's and I have been thinking about enlisting in the air ...
A: Tracy, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. This is what I would do with the credentials ...
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| reserve service, education rights | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm having a situation at school where an instructor of mine is threatening to drop me from a class ...
A: It is unfortunate that your instructor is that much of a idiot that he would not allow these ...
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| CSPI-Coastguard ROTC | 3/20/2009 |
Q: i just want to know how competitve ould i be given that other applicsnts are applying as well.. Here ...
A: Keegan, I know that when they make selections its done by a board. They review everything, mostly ...
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| Previous Drug Use | 3/20/2009 |
Q: When I was younger, about 14-15, I smoked marijuana a few times, 3-4 times, and I, like a complete ...
A: The MJ usage is a common thing and as long as you admit to it, I think the max allowable times used ...
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| Medication | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have two questions. One, my psychiatrist mentioned something to me today about not being able to ...
A: Dan, IF you haven't taken any of these medications, then it will not affect your enlistment, IF YOU ...
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| Air Force Reserve | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I'm getting into a tricky situation here. I entered into active duty air force on a four year ...
A: Scott, Let me ask you this question.. Have you looked into Embry Riddle Aeronautical University? ...
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| Re-Applying for the Air Force | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My name is Lissa Hart, I was enrolled in the Air Forces DEP set to leave dec 31st of last year when ...
A: Lissa, I dont see any problems arising from you returning to the application process. The only ...
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| Joining the military | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what is the policy about IOL (intraocular lens) surgery in the military does it ...
A: I cannot remember how that works, I would get that information from the recruiter to be for sure. I ...
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| Air Force Enlistment | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have several traffic tickets for speeding some have become warrants some are still just tickets if ...
A: Only the ones that have been turned into a warrant for your arrest. This goes to the NCIS Computer ...
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| Airforce Buddy System and Others | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my name is Luis and I am considering my option to enlist into airforce with my two cousins aged 23 ...
A: Luis, The buddy system is only guaranteed for BMT really in a nut shell and that is only if you ...
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| Son joining Army or Air Force | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My son has been working at joining the Air Force for awhile now. He is really good kid, 19, works ...
A: I can understand his frustration. But the question he has to ask him self is WHAT does he really ...
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| REENTER THE NAVY | 3/16/2009 |
Q: CAN I REENTER THE NAVY WITH AN RE- 4 HKA I GOT BACK IN 2000
A: Phillip, The information that I have says that an RE code of 4 is not reccomended for enlistment. ...
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| Air Force Enlistment | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have several traffic tickets for speeding some have become warrants some are still just tickets if ...
A: Steven, You have to have all these issues cleared up before you try to enlist. If you dont it ...
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| e-enlistment | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Lorenz, I am sending this follow up message to you becuase Colonel Bedell is not taking any ...
A: Dan, I am sure that you have been working diligently in securing an opportunity to reenlist. You ...
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| Return to Active Duty after BMT Discharge from Air Force | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My son is in Basic Training at Lackland AFB and has successfully completed all but his 1.5 mile run. ...
A: what he needs to do now is MAKE SURE THAT ANYTHING THAT HE IS TOD IN REGARDS TO REENTRY ---HE GETS ...
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| prt failures | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I am currently in the Navy NC, been active duty for 2 years 10 months. I was IRR for 36 months while ...
A: Steph, This is my advise, Since you have the foresight to know that you cant meet the standard to ...
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| Son joining Army or Air Force | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My son has been working at joining the Air Force for awhile now. He is really good kid, 19, works ...
A: Gayla, Your son sounds like a prime canditate for the Air Force. The offenses for monor in ...
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| ASVAB | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I took the ASVAB at my high school and i got a score of 38. What career options do i have with that ...
A: Jasmine, As it sits right now, you would have to retake the asvab for the Air Force. The best ...
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| pilot | 3/15/2009 |
Q: How does one become a pilot in the Air Force, i s college degree necesary or will a diploma suffice?
A: Zack, There are more than one way to become a pilot in the Air Force. To be qualified for flight ...
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| Joining the military | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what is the policy about IOL (intraocular lens) surgery in the military does it ...
A: This is my view on your situation. Im not a medical doc that can answer this question whole ...
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| Officer Commission in the Air Force | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am graduating in May as a double major (both Bachelor of Science degrees in Education) from a ...
A: Adam, The requirement is that you have a degree from an accredited college. What you may have to ...
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| Puerto Rico Air National Guard... | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Sir, Thank you for answering my question previously... Now I have another couple of ...
A: Carlos, The way that I understand the SSB was for separating from active duty, I believe that ...
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| asvab scores | 3/14/2009 |
Q: my son is a senior and is interested in enlisting. he took the asvab and the counselor gave him the ...
A: Claudia, The recruiter will be given the scores usually about a week after the test, he knows to ...
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| TDSP and DUI | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz- I recently spoke to a recruiter at my school from the Air Force about the TDSP ...
A: Dan, As you already know the Air Force has a zero tolorance policy to alcohol abuse of any kind. ...
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| discharge for asthma | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have been in the air force for 10 years and just found out that I might be MEBed. I have chest ...
A: Rachael, You arent bothering me.. Thats why Im on this panel. The doctors can think what they ...
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| discharge for asthma | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have been in the air force for 10 years and just found out that I might be MEBed. I have chest ...
A: Rachael, You arent bothering me.. Thats why Im on this panel. The doctors can think what they ...
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| Enlisted to pilot? | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am currently a sophomore at California State University Monterey Bay, and have been looking at ...
A: I would like to punch out that joker...To be a pilot, you need a degree in aeronautical science... ...
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| discharge for asthma | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have been in the air force for 10 years and just found out that I might be MEBed. I have chest ...
A: If you didnt have the conditions before you enlisted, then its more than likely something that ...
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| waiver | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I want to enlist as a linguist in the Air Force but I got a 70 on my ASVAB test. However, even ...
A: Dain, There are no DLAB waivers that I am aware of. The only option you have would be to retake ...
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| army reserves | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Recently on a radio talk show a doctor mentioned that he was in the army reserves and that they were ...
A: Your best bet MCJ is to go straight to the horses mouth and talk to the army recruiter. The Army ...
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| enlistment qualifications | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My name is Jeremy Ogle. I have a full sleeve tattoo outline on my left arm, no high school diploma ...
A: Jeremy, To be straight up and honest, the full sleeve tattoo and your felonies are enough to keep ...
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| discharge for asthma | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have been in the air force for 10 years and just found out that I might be MEBed. I have chest ...
A: Rachael, If the Air Force MEB's you ...Its a medical Retirement. You still get money although its ...
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| Fighters | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Over the last few years I have had a drive at becoming a fighter pilot. I'm 18 years old and just ...
A: If this school has a flight program then you will be able to get the degree necessary. The only ...
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| Question regarding my son's medical history | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My 16 year old son has talked about joining the military since he was 9 years old. When he started ...
A: Kristin, My first concern would be to make sure that this type of condition doesn't have any long ...
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| Enlisted to pilot? | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am currently a sophomore at California State University Monterey Bay, and have been looking at ...
A: Evan, Going from enlisted to pilot is not as hard as one thinks it is. We have a partnership with ...
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| Return to Active Duty after BMT Discharge from Air Force | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My son is in Basic Training at Lackland AFB and has successfully completed all but his 1.5 mile run. ...
A: It never hurts to confide in those avenues although they will not guarantee him a probation of ...
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| Return to Active Duty after BMT Discharge from Air Force | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My son is in Basic Training at Lackland AFB and has successfully completed all but his 1.5 mile run. ...
A: To be truthful, I have never heard of anyone being able to return... I know that they are told ...
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| Re-entry code | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Good evening Howard, I recently was discharged from the USMCR in Oct 08. I received an OTH ...
A: I suppose its possible, but that decision will be left up to the service you plan on reenlisting ...
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| disability | 3/6/2009 |
Q: for depression, but i am fine and i wanted to see if i can join the guard, i was in the navy and i ...
A: Shelia, You going back into the guard is dependent on a few things, like are you on medication ...
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| Air force and Credit | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am an Electrical Engineer and I would honestly like to serve this country, who have gave me and my ...
A: Your credit is not looked at as a whole, its looked at because you are married and have a family. ...
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| Direct commission in USAF in healthcare while currently 30% 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: This is where the government gets stupid... Try this, Get a letter from the VA stating that the ...
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| Eligibility To Enter The Air National Guard | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Sir; I was active duty USAF for 17 years and took the SSB in '92....wrong move. Anyways, I ...
A: the nice thing about the Air Force, is its partner components are completely separate entities. The ...
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| Coast Guard | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Is asthma a disqualifying condition when joining the CG? What are some jobs that doesnt require you ...
A: Kanesha, Asthma is a disqualifying factor in all services. Most all jobs in the military are ...
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| Army OCS | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Lorenz, I was wondering if you knew anything about Army OCS? I have heard and read so many ...
A: Jesse, There are 2 options that I can think of... The Blue to Green program and goint to Airforce ...
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| Re Enlistment | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My question is, will I be able to re-enlist in any branch of the military if my seperation from the ...
A: Depends on what the erroneous information was and the branch of service you are going into. The Army ...
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| Entering into AF with a Master's | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am currently a defense contractor intel analyst enrolled in a Master's Program (M.S. Defense ...
A: Sean, If I had those credentials, I would be plastering my resume through out the DOD. But to each ...
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| Exception in Policy Part 2 | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I asked a question on commissioning in the Air Force the reply was as follows: "Tony, How old are ...
A: You need to talk to an OFFICER ACCESSIONS recruiter, not one of the enlisted accessions folks you ...
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| Childhood health problems, interfere with joining AF? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am very interested in joining the United States Air Force in the next few months or so and ...
A: Maggie, You might want to check with the recruiter for current standards, but I believe that your ...
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| re-enlistment | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a question..... I got out of the Navy in 1996 after 2.5 years of service. I was having ...
A: Just be truthful and state the reasons you were given the RE4 to begin with, the DoD knows that guys ...
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| ANG- Medical Waiver | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Matt. I am getting a little late start at joining the military, as I am 30 years old, ...
A: I believe that there was a slight misunderstanding between you and the recruiter. As long as you ...
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| Disqualifications | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Basically, a few years back I was institutionalized because of an injury that was NOT ...
A: The weight will be on your shoulders if you choose to keep a lid on it. I believe that if you do ...
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| Eczema | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a mild case of eczema. It normally flair up whenever I'm stressed, usually on the neck, or ...
A: You have to understand that the regulations were written long before you or I were born.... or it ...
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| PCS | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Both me and my wife are active duty in the marine corps. we want to pcs to mcb hawaii. from some of ...
A: No, its kind of a wash of sorts. Since she is in the military, she should not be considered in this ...
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| Type of Benefits | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I was in the navy for four years. Had to have several surgeries that was due to the Naval Hospital's ...
A: You need to contact the VA. If there is any service connected disability , they will be able to tell ...
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| Enlistment Disqualification Question | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, I am a 21 year old male and am extremely interested in joining the coast guard. I am a ...
A: The status of your probation will but only slightly, you are required to wait to enlist 90 days ...
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| Multiple Discharges | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have three discharges 1 honorable from my first enlistment, 1 honorable from 3 years of ...
A: The thing you have to remember is that an OTH is not a Dishonorable and they usually are not treated ...
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| Release from Active Duty post Obligated Service Payback | 7/7/2008 |
Q: So as an officer I understand once I have paid back my initial time due to the Navy in my case I can ...
A: THe way I have always understood it to be is that once you have no obligation...you can resign your ...
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| Re-enlisting | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I'm Interested in rejoing the military I was Discharged from the USMC in dec 26th 2006. I was ...
A: Whell the answer lies in yourself. If you get an asvab study guide and get a better score. Have you ...
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| Air Force ROTC | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am 24 and a Jr in college, and I was thinking about joining Air Force ROTC. About 7 years ago I ...
A: That will depend on the Physical that you will have to take when you go apply for ROTC. Its a MEPS ...
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| Switching back to the Navy | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I got out of the Navy as an E-6 in April 2006. I went right into the Naval Reserves while trying to ...
A: I beleive that there is going to be an age issue, but the Navy works in mysterious ways when it ...
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| Release from ROTC scholarship contract | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My son has just completed his sophomore year and is an army ROTC 4-year scholarship recipient. At ...
A: I am not 100% sure that the PMS can involuntarily enlist him. He still has to meet medical ...
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| Hypertension | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my hypertensive state. When I enlisted I was border line hypertensive ...
A: Well the first thing I wouldnt do is stress about being Med Boarded out....that will raise the BP. I ...
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| Medical History with Coast Guard Enlistment | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am an eighteen year old who is considering joining the Coast Guard. I see it is as a great thing ...
A: Well for one you will not be wasting a recruiters time...thats his job! The ADHD is not an issue ...
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| Maybe the most complex question you've gotten yet. | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Ok so heres the question. I received a re-4 discharge from the navy a few years back and ...
A: The service you are appying to shoudl be able to do a RE code waiver. The service that you were ...
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| Please Help! | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My name is Omar. I m 22 and have just recently goeto MEPS to qualify for the Coast Guard! I have put ...
A: The problem with contact dermititus is that you can get this from any detergent. You will not always ...
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| Medical discharge | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My husband is an AW in the Navy and is currently deployed. For the past month he has been seeing the ...
A: This is a cooling off period most likely to see if he is pulling a fast one. I'm sure that you know ...
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| Recruiter/MEPS | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 44yr old male, prior service. Trying to go national guard, have been since March 08. Applied ...
A: I would be tap dancing on that recruiters desk!!! That is complete BS, someone is dropping the ...
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| Reenlistment possibility | 7/4/2008 |
Q: In 2005 I was discharged (OTH) with a RE4 from the Marine Corps. I had enlisted in 2002 and after ...
A: Matt, The military knows that people are not perfect. I dont believe that GTC abuse is a show ...
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| Obtaining a waiver | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Greetings, In my youth, when I was 17, I obtained a misdemeanor for drinking a beer. Now that has ...
A: Well to the US military....anything that is related to drinking & driving is a DUI...If you were ...
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| MEPS Delay | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a mild case of eczema. Because of this I need a waiver from MEPS. They got my paperwork over ...
A: Well I for one would be standing on your recruiters desk to fond out what the delay is.... What I ...
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| Enlistment hurdle | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I tried to enlist in the Army about 4 years ago. I disclosed to taking prednisone as a child to ...
A: The only way that I know of is to go to a pulminologist and have them giver you a lung function ...
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| confused | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I will be 35yrs old in July. I have three boys 10months, 4yrs and 5yrs. Seperated from my wife for ...
A: In your situation the military is not the answer... although th emilitary has the security you seek, ...
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| Rehab | 6/8/2008 |
Q: The son of a friend of mine recently enlisted at the local Air Force recruiting office after just ...
A: If he did not disclose it...Yes. If the recruiter helped, he will get in to more trouble than the ...
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| false official statements, resulting RE4 | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I had a divorce with a Bi-polar. As a result, my life had changed considerably. I had kept the ...
A: Well my friend since you are still a member of the IRR... i would write your local senator and or ...
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| Emergency experience. | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Hey, I just graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology and I am entering a graduate program ...
A: For someone in your situation when you are shopping for a service, is to either get them on the ...
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| Job change and Eligibility | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I wanted to ask a question in regards to the truth about being eligible for 2 certain types of jobs. ...
A: I know that the Navy is more forgiving than the Air Force is.... the best bet is to get it straight ...
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| Army medical waiver | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I had a few qustions leading to one big one. I am trying to enlist in the U.S. Army. I have this ...
A: Well... unless you have something in black & white, its going to be tough... I would try the Air ...
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| Secret clearance didqualifications... | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am Marine pooley... i got 2 moths till i go to boot camp i recently was arrested for shoplifting a ...
A: I think that I answered this for your dad...Girlfriend talk you into it? if not disregard the ...
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| marines | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am interested in joining the Marines and I wanted to know if medical waivers are given ...
A: If you have been off the medication for 4 years, then I would say that you do not have the ...
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| Recruiter says if its not a problem now, keep it private? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of deciding to apply to either the OCS for the Army or enlisting. I had some ...
A: You are in a catch 22. He is right, if you relinguish those records, they will mostlikely DQ you... ...
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| arrested while in DEP | 6/4/2008 |
Q: His girlfriend talked him into it (no excuse). He paid the debt to the store. So now, I guess since ...
A: Yes. The reason why...If he was arrested, he was fingerprinted.. When they run the background ...
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| medical discharge | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have been on Limdu for just over 6 months. I am now on Limdu until the end of November. The Navy ...
A: Unless the Navy has told you that they are going to discharge you or that they are going to persue ...
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| retirement | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am considering joining the Coast Guard as an officer. The reason I want to is for the job ...
A: Yes. Once you reach 20 years of service you can retire from the military. You get 50% of your base ...
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| Re enlistment | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have 7 years experience as a C130 crew chief in the AF. I did not re-enlist because I wanted to ...
A: The Air Force stopped taking prior service ....period. There are some careerfields that can get in , ...
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| waiver to join coast guard | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying to join the coast guard and was told by my recruiter that my background check came back ...
A: Well I can tell ya that it doesnt take a year to get approval on a Financial Eligiblity ...
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| ROTC | 6/2/2008 |
Q: One of my friends was discharged recently from the ROTC program at his college because they said ...
A: He needs to go to a Pulminologist and get a lung function test....its where they determine if they ...
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| Petitioning BCNR. Is it worth my time? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was separated from the US Navy on June 15,2007 under the reduction in force program. The ...
A: I for one would be going back to the idiots that told you that you wouldnt have to repay the SRB. ...
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| Depression a DQ? | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I really want to join the military (Coast Guard mainly), but I have clinical depression and light ...
A: To enter the military you have to be off the medication for depression for 2 years....There is no ...
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| Army??? | 5/29/2008 |
Q: How can I find out if a friend has REALLY joined the army??? Last I knew he was a 9th grade dropout, ...
A: You would be suprised who get in... But is his record varified? They do background checks in the ...
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| Asthma | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am interested in joining the Army, specifically attending West Point Academy. I was diagnosed ...
A: Ok I have questions....what you said made no sense. You say you have never had an attack since you ...
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| involuntary seperation | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i have recently been told that i am being involuntarily separated due to an IED explosion in Iraq, ...
A: You shoudl still get the disability becasue its a service connected disability. You need to get with ...
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| medical discharge | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i was discharged may 2007 with marfans syndrome that was diagnosed by the navy, i recently went to a ...
A: If you have the proof, then you have to apply for a change to records with the Navy and have them ...
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| interested in joing the Navy | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am 20 years old and I am really interested in joining the U.S. Navy. However, there are some ...
A: It shouldnt as long as you divulge all information. Most TS are denied becasue they find something. ...
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| buddy system | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I want to go in the army, but don't what to leave my girlfriend, and shes willing to go too, I ...
A: James, The only thing that they can do is guarantee that you both go to BMT at the same time, but ...
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| medical limitation | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who recently joined the Marines. He is in boot camp in San Diego right now. I am ...
A: Well I am not sure how he got past the Medical at the MEPS, but if he is in and there is no ...
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| getting in the marine corps | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in joining the marines but have a couple of things holding me back. I have quite a ...
A: If the tattoo does not cover 25% of the exposed body part its allowable. If you have an attack in ...
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| enlisting | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 40 year old male , very physically fit . I have a BA degree and 13 years in the medical ...
A: My suggestion to you would be to join the Air Force reserves. The cut off is 45. There may be some ...
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| Navy, Time In Pay Grade, E-7, and the IRR | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am in the Navy Reserve, was advanced to E-7 (Chief Petty Officer), am a paid drilling reservist, ...
A: More than likely you would revert back to the E-6 Status. There was a lady who wrote to me and said ...
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| eyesight requirements. | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I know you are in the Airforce but I can't find anyone on here in the Marine Corps. It only shows ...
A: The air force allows eye sight to be as bad as 20/400 corrected with a refraction of 8.0. I am not ...
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| Children in the air force. | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I keep getting diffrent answers so i decided to give this a try. I am a single mother of 3 and i am ...
A: I many opinions the Air Force is a better way to serve. But there is only one service that will take ...
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| Navy medical disqualification. | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, My question is this: Earlier this year I had tried to enlist in the Navy. I had ...
A: I know that in most cases that surgeries to remove anything is disqualifying. Women who have had ...
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| marines or air force | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Hey Howard, I am a high school rising senior and want to become a fixed wing pilot in the military. ...
A: They are a concideration, but your AFOQT will be another beig one. THe best way to get ALL the info ...
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| Medical Deferment from Boot Camp | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I just received a phone call from our son at Great Lakes. he was scheduled to ...
A: Here is a classic where the recruiter needs to be slapped. In most cases, the applicant will not get ...
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| radiography | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i want to become an x-ray tech but i would like to have the experience the airforce gives you does ...
A: Yes. Thats if you can get the job. The position that you seek is not easy to get. The airforce ...
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| DQ Air Force | 5/23/2008 |
Q: 45 y/o Nurse Practitioner Do you have any knowledge about medical problems/waivers? My physical ...
A: The Air Force Surgeon General sees some of the cases. but he or she has a cabinet of staff that will ...
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| DQ Air Force | 5/23/2008 |
Q: 45 y/o Nurse Practitioner Do you have any knowledge about medical problems/waivers? My physical ...
A: Not to my knowledge. I do know that the miltary has issues with some things and this is why the ...
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| marines or air force | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Howard, I am a high school rising senior and want to become a fixed wing pilot in the military. ...
A: Steve, If you want my professional opinion, you need to steer towards the Air Force. Our fleet is ...
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| Getting a specific station | 5/23/2008 |
Q: my fiance wants to enlist in the military. I am originally from Hawaii, I just had a baby, and I ...
A: Jessica... No there are no guarantees in the military. He can apply to go to Hawaii, but ...
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| Reenlistment possible after a Less than Honorable Discharge | 5/23/2008 |
Q: If a person was less than honorably discharged in one branch of service, but has since cleaned up ...
A: There is always a chance...you just have to be to take the chance. Everyine is human and even the ...
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| Amended/upgraded discharge certificate | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I was discharged after 2 1/2 years from the USMC in 1975 for scoliosis (curved spine) exacerbated by ...
A: Eugene, If you are receiving Vetrans Comp, then you best leave well enough alone. The certificate ...
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| Marine Aviator | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Howard, you seem like you would be the best guy for this question becuase I don't want any bull. ...
A: Ok heres no Bull... To be an aviator in any service you have to have an aviation related degree. In ...
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| dependents | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My sisters boyfriend wants to join the army or airforce, they are scheduled to be married in august, ...
A: Yes, but its risky.... the Army recruiter probably told him that too Id bet. If he joins as a single ...
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| Tech School | 5/20/2008 |
Q: just recently got an opening for a job and i will leave for Air Force bmt September 23rd. I will be ...
A: Well isnt this YOUR lucky Day!! I have been a 2T2X1 for many years. The Air Trans careerfield is a ...
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| Re-Enlist Re-4 | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Prior Navy E-4 Discharge Date = Nov 2001 Type of Discharge = Honorable RE-Code = RE-4 Separation ...
A: What you have to do is file a change to military records with the Department of the Navy. Each ...
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| Navy Discharge upgrade | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I served in the Navy for 6 years, during which time I had a spotless record, no disiplines, always ...
A: Jeff, If by chance that they do not grant you a change, then take this very same letter and send ...
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| Navy Discharge upgrade | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I served in the Navy for 6 years, during which time I had a spotless record, no disiplines, always ...
A: I believe that your chances are very good that they will upgrade. You have th epertanant proof that ...
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| PFT Failure | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am in the Navy. I just failed my 3rd PRT. I've been in for 4.5 yrs. I didn't fail the physical ...
A: Its going to depend on a few things. 1. you RE code, this is a re-entry code. If its andything but ...
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| student nurse | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am in my last year of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My husband is in the coast guard. And I want ...
A: Do they have civillian nurses working at coast guard bases?. I know that the Nav and the CG are ...
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| Choice between enlisted and Officer for a non citizen master degree's holder? | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My name is Bob, I am a permanent resident in the U.S. I am 29 years old with a Master in ...
A: The reason is correct that you will have to take an enlisted position before you can become an ...
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| Changing branches of serves | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Well my question goes as follows, I am a 7041 in the USMC (aviations operations clerk) more or less ...
A: You have to start talking to the Air Force recruiters as soon as 3 months before youare due to ETS ...
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| Asthma | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My 26 yr old son just received word from the Coast Guard that he was disqualified because he had an ...
A: Wording is key in situations like this... if he had only one episode at age 15 then most likely he ...
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| Coast Guard Enlistment | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am looking to enlist in the Coast Guard, but have a few questions. What are typical lengths of ...
A: The CG is a different critter than the other branches. The coast guard is only apart of the Military ...
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| flying | 5/15/2008 |
Q: whta do i have to do so i can fly in the army?
A: That is a short but very broad question. There are several programs what you can get in the Army ...
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| Broke bone while in DEP | 5/15/2008 |
Q: my son was due to leave for the Navy May 28 but broke his finger and now has a cast. The Next ship ...
A: Gabby, He will have to take the later ship date. I understand that its a little ways out, but he ...
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| Air Force medical scholarship | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, My son had a military scholarship for medical school. He is now completing his second year ...
A: Gail, With out the actual contract he signed in front of me I can say one way or the other what ...
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| Military Discharge | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Is it possable to re-enlist in the Armed Force if some one has a EPTS Discharge? My sepreation code ...
A: The Problem with the Air Force is that they do not take prior service into the regular airforce. ...
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| Army OCS | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am interested in enlisting in the Army and becoming an officer through OCS. I have a B.A. and ...
A: I cant say for sure that yes you will or no you wont. I am not the Chiefg Medical Officer at the ...
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| why is the airforce downsizing | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i was thinking about joining the airforce for a six-year contract but downsize has me scare to you ...
A: The down sizing does not apply to entry level positions......go for the 6 its a better deal in the ...
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| Discharge: "Not Suitable for Military Service" | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I was having difficulty surviving in the engine room of a Sumner Class Tin Can..Destroyer.. due to ...
A: Back in the day there were not folks around that were available like me and many other so councel ...
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| Air National Guard Medical Discharge | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My sister has been in basic since Mid-February. In the beginning of March, she sustained injuries ...
A: She needs to maintain copies of everying.... She is entitled to make copies of here medical record, ...
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| renlist | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Ok I was discharged from the air force with a jfm 2q re code. For having asthma. Since then I've had ...
A: The only way to tell is to take the supporting documentation to the Navy and see. The decsiions are ...
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| friend | 5/13/2008 |
Q: if i had a friend that wanted to join with me is there anyway we could stay togther and be stationed ...
A: You can join together, and go to BMT together, but it is rare that buddues get the same job and end ...
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| Being medically disqualified | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'm a senior in high school. I'm trying to join the Navy but i told my recruter that i had a eye ...
A: This is a decsion that is upt to the Chief Medical Officer at the MEPS. I am not a doctor, so I can ...
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| Depression and Discharge. | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I enlisted in feb 07, I got to my unit two weeks before they deployed, and have been in Iraq for 9 ...
A: Well this is a classic example of do not join the military for a bonus... I know that hid sight is ...
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| Reserve Navy Discharge & Retirement | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I received my Notice of Elegibility to retire back in 1997 and I decided to transfer to the I.R.R. ...
A: You need to contact the Navy Reserve and see if you havent messed up your retirement. The thing is ...
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| trying to rejoin | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Hey how are you doing? My question is i was given a medical discharge eronious enlistment and a re ...
A: I would still try, the regs change from time to time....it may be in your favor? Whats the worse ...
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| trying to rejoin | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Hey how are you doing? My question is i was given a medical discharge eronious enlistment and a re ...
A: Sam, The chances are not going to be good. Erronious enlistment is serious in th eeyes of the ...
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| Dealing with doubters... | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My husband is in the process of joining the Air Force. My dad was in the AF for 20 years and ...
A: Nancy, I know that the "Family Opnion" sometimes feel important, but the fact is what you and your ...
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| Navy nukes | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i recently tested into the navy nuke program with a 90 on my ASVAB and a 56 on the NAPT. The only ...
A: Margaret, Your depbt is not a serious issue unless you are married...they do a credit check then. ...
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| Air Force | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My question is this.... I have really been thinking about joining the air force however there are a ...
A: The only branches tha tI know of that allow that is the Navy and the Army. THe Air Force Reserves ...
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| Air Force | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My question is this.... I have really been thinking about joining the air force however there are a ...
A: The waiver will be a group level waiver or higher (HQ Air Force) Now each recruiter does business a ...
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| USMC | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i am currently in the DEP and plan to ship out in a little over a week. I signed my DEP contract ...
A: .. Well Girl, If you ever want to see a Marine Sgt come undone at the seems ...tell him you dont ...
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| Air Force | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My question is this.... I have really been thinking about joining the air force however there are a ...
A: Well I can tell you that it is not going to be an easy waiver , but the fact that you are educated ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am 21 years old and a naturalized citizen. I am also a college senior at Florida ...
A: With that kind of degree you could do alot of things, Airfield Management would be the head of the ...
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| Schooling requiered for the marines | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am doing a school project on what I want to be when I grow up, and I had a question for ...
A: To be a Marine Corps Aviator you need: a 4 year degree a Commission to 2nd Lieutenant Aviator ...
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| Commission Help | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am a senior in AFROTC that will graduate soon. I will have to pass the nursing boards, as Im a ...
A: I know that in some cases that you can swap assignments with others that may want to go overseas. ...
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| College: marines | 5/8/2008 |
Q: hey, I am currently 16 and going into my junior year of high school, i was wondering if i could ...
A: to get a commission in any branch of the military you have to have a 4 year degree.... Youcan look ...
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| Marriage Requirement? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Is there any military requirement to be enlisted in any branch, form of the military including ROTC ...
A: Ahhhh ok... As a single, Unmarried Never Been Married before... with no children..... Most of the ...
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| Marriage Requirement? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Is there any military requirement to be enlisted in any branch, form of the military including ROTC ...
A: I think I know what you are getting at....Do you and your boyfriend or signifant other have children ...
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| getting booted out of boot camp | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter's boyfriend left for Navy bootcamp April 16th. It is now May 5th. He called her and said ...
A: Well, that could be true... As all services do, they will process out the dead weeds and them they ...
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| Is this a problem? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: What if a child has ADHD can they join the Marine Corps?
A: Yes...they just cant be on the medication for ADHD... I know sounds stupid, but the regulations do ...
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| problems with joining | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of joing the military, but got told i am PDQ for having psoriasis from the coast ...
A: I believe the fact that the Navy is going to work your case is proof enough that your chances are ...
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| Will the Airforce take me? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I’m 24 years old, about two years ago I caught a misdemeanor weapons charge; I was placed on ...
A: All the services will look at it. The biggest thing is that regardless of the outcome you still have ...
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| desertion/awol | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i left the marines about a year and a half ago and i was wondering if that is considered AWOL or ...
A: Alex, You need to turn your self in regardless of what the consequences are. They will look at the ...
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| getting booted out of boot camp | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter's boyfriend left for Navy bootcamp April 16th. It is now May 5th. He called her and said ...
A: I think that hes blowing smoke, if he had any depression issues and obviously didnt say anything ...
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| Medical concerns about ROTC | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have recently been disqualfied for Service in the Army for a term of 5 years from a head injury. ...
A: I cant really give you an answer on that question becasue I am not a Medical Officer. My suggession ...
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| misconduct discharge | 5/5/2008 |
Q: hello i recieved a misconduct dicharge for stealling a cd from a store with a reenlistment code of ...
A: I wouldnt hold my breath, but it is possible. You might need a RE code waiver or quite possible in ...
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| IRR questions | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I enlisted in May 1998, served four years. Then extended for a year. Then enlisted again for four ...
A: Sounds to me that some one screwed up. You should have no comittment. It will say on your DD form ...
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| What can I do? | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have a color blindness problem. I've been to a recruiter, we took the tests, and he printed out a ...
A: I had guys like you when I was recruiting....and they all suffered the same fate. Either take the ...
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| me | 5/4/2008 |
Q: i was kicked out of the army for failing a piss test and i was giving a general discharge i been ...
A: Its going to depend on your DD form 214 and the RE code that is located there. IF you are an ...
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| Transfer from active Air Force reserves to inactive | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Heres my question, In july of 2005 I transferred from the Active duty air force to the active air ...
A: One thing you might look into is to see if you can transfer to an IMA program (Individual ...
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| the chances of gettin back to the navy | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I was in the navy and got out with a honorable discharge after my enlistment was over. Eight years ...
A: THe first thing you need to do is place a call to the Navy recruiting office to see if they will ...
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| High Blood Pressure for the Academy | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I have already been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy and I recently received ...
A: Not necessarily right away. There is alot of factors involved, They make usre that you are no ...
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| OCD in the miltary | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have OCD and take Zoloft and Abilify. I am also a non-contracted Army ROTC cadet. To be ...
A: I do not dismiss the fact that herbal treatment can suffice till you are out of basic training. ...
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| Please tell me! | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am in the DEP (NAVY),shipping date its may 7th ,and i have my driver license suspended right now, ...
A: Pay the suspension and then it all should be good. I would still give the receipt to your ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Howard Lorenz, my name is Brad Hatcher and I served in the U.S. Navy. I did not complete my service ...
A: There is going to be alot if factors to determine if they will allow you back. They will first ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am 18 and just graduating from High School in Washington State. I have always wanted to join the ...
A: Ok... I'm from the State of Washington, I am suprised that they didnt nail you with a DWI.What he ...
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| getting a USAF pilot slot | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am currently 22 years old and just recently got back into school. I have wanted to fly jets since ...
A: And if you do not have a 4 year degree in Aeronautical science, the air force will not even look at ...
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| getting a USAF pilot slot | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am currently 22 years old and just recently got back into school. I have wanted to fly jets since ...
A: No offense taken, you are the one thats bumping a time factor. Not all officers are from the academy ...
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| Airforce | 4/30/2008 |
Q: what are the positives and negatives of the airforce?
A: Over the past almost 20 years, the AF has been good to me. Its been good to alot of troops that I ...
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| advice please | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old man in need of some advice. I am considering joining the military. I am looking ...
A: DO NOT EVER JOIN A MILITARY BRANCH BECAUSE OF A BONUS!!!!!! I can not stress that enough. I would ...
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| getting a USAF pilot slot | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am currently 22 years old and just recently got back into school. I have wanted to fly jets since ...
A: With your present age, I would recomend that you get in the Air Force now. We have a contract with ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Howard Lorenz, my name is Brad Hatcher and I served in the U.S. Navy. I did not complete my service ...
A: Brad, Sounds to me like you have accomplished all that you needed to and now are just waiting for ...
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| Question | 4/30/2008 |
Q: When I was 18, I was charged with Malicious Wounding which was brought down to an assault and ...
A: The AF is a hard nut to crack. The entry standards are high. You only mention the AF & the ARMY, ...
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| I need more info for a project in school | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Where are most of the jobs in this field? What will i be required to do on a day-to-day basis for ...
A: I assume you are refering to the Pilot job.... There are several bases located around the world ...
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| air force pilots | 4/29/2008 |
Q: What are the chances i can find a job in this field? Is this a growing or dying career?
A: Well Miguel, its like any job, you get out of it what you put into it. The Air Force will always buy ...
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| Bipolar | 4/29/2008 |
Q: About 6 years ago I was diagnosed as Bipolar. I have been treated and am no longer on medication. ...
A: The only doctor that can clear you for military service is the Chief Medical officer at the MEPS. ...
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| Going active after discharge.. | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My husband is trying to go active army. We had a recruiter at the house a couple weeks ago, working ...
A: I think that you should have a congressional inquiry into this one. Everything that you just told ...
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| Eczema and the coast guard | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I Have a mild case of Eczema on my scalp and behind my ears. I was told I could not get in the coast ...
A: The major problem with any eczema is that th emilitary at the time the regulations were written ...
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| Surgery | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i just had surgery on my ear to replace one of my bones in there. i was wondering if that will dq me ...
A: Certain surgeries will DQ you from service. The best bet is to get you medical records to the ...
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| station | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am currently deployed to south korea in the army my wife is living back home in virginia and is ...
A: Unfortunately this is one of those times where something has to bend. I can understand that she ...
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| Officer specialities | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am 20 years old, a college sophmore, and will be graduating from college with a Bachelor's in ...
A: Logic would tell you that they would try to place you in a Public Heath position. What you need to ...
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| Joining USAF Reserves | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I'm Joining the USAF Reserves due to the fact I am soon to be 28 and will be too old by the time I ...
A: The reserves has a different age cutoff, I cant remember what it is. The Active secor however has a ...
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| Re code! | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I was discharged from bc a couple days before graduation for depression.. i was told i could re ...
A: If you were not offered the RE code waiver from your service, then you have to get it changed thru ...
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| Discharge upgrade help | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you thik I have a good case to have my discharge upgraded. I recieved a Ch14-12c ...
A: Amber, I think that you need to contact an attourney.... You can only committ an adulturious act ...
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| dependent | 4/24/2008 |
Q: My sons father just signed for 5years of Navy mechanic e2 in Baltimore I believe. A week before he ...
A: What you need to do is get an attourney and go to court. As an E-2 under 2 years, he is getting ...
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| AFOQT | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I heard the USAF has changed the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) from 16 ...
A: The Air Force has been doing alot of re-vamping of the entry testes. They revamped the ASVAB here a ...
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| Celiac Disease | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I'm in the US Air Force and still currently in student status. I'm studying to be a lab tech and ...
A: From what I know about the Air Force is that unless you are constantly seen for this problem to ...
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| USCG and Civilian Flying Experience... | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am a Junior in High School, and I am considering joining the Coast Guard. I wasn't sure ...
A: I know that the Air Force requirement is that they have to have a Aeronautical Science degree, but I ...
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| Heart condition | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Mr Lorenz, I am prior service Air Force and have recently decided to go into the Air Force Reserves. ...
A: With the way the AirForce is today, my guess is that they will not accept your application based on ...
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| Becoming a pilot through the air force | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old and i am seriously thinking about becoming a pilot through the air force. I have a ...
A: 1.) How hard and How long will it take to become a pilot You will need a 4 year Degree in ...
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| can I do anything | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My husband is in th earmy he is a wo1 helicopter piolit. He is about to gaduate flight school. ...
A: I know that there might be other places that he may be stationed, but he has to apply for those ...
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| Tech school | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My husband is currently in Basic training at Lackland AFB. I was told after that he will go to ...
A: I know thgat this is something that you are probably not going to want to hear, but Stay home... The ...
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| MOS training | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a question I'm hoping you can find an answer on. I left the Army in 2001. In 2005, I joined ...
A: If you are selected to return to your prior Career Field... You will have to go back through the AIT ...
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| aracniod cist | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Sir, My son Zach age 20 just went through the MEPS Ohio physical and passed it all. At the end the ...
A: This is a classic example of a recruiter that did not brief his applicant properly, nor did he ...
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| Inactive who wants to reenlist | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I was just curious on how come i can get recalled still out of my on will, but i wanted to reenlist ...
A: Well thats whats called the NEEDS of the service you are in the IRR for. The service has to honor ...
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| AF end strength | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, I would first like to say thank you for volunteering your time to answer these ...
A: Its hard to say really. The overseers of the Air Force manower offices will have to determine where ...
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| USCG and Civilian Flying Experience... | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am a Junior in High School, and I am considering joining the Coast Guard. I wasn't sure ...
A: All that you have will help you greatly, but you are going to need a degree in Aeronautical science ...
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| AF Commission | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am currently enlisted AF Korling, and trying to make decisions on my future with the AF. I have a ...
A: Well being a linguist is in the nature of the intelligence world, the best thing to do is talk to ...
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| GED waiver | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My husband was accepted into the Navy with a GED waiver. He was told that if he could get in, the ...
A: Your husband may be an education waiver, but he is still under contract. I would review the ...
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| renegotiate while in DEP? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Ok i am in the DEP for active Army, i have enlisted as 21B and am scheduled to ship may 21 for bct. ...
A: Nick....your recruiter is right, because of the waivers you will not be able to re-negotiate your ...
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| re code change - re-enlistment | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My son received a general discharge under honorable conditions after 1 year of active duty in the ...
A: I know that people change, but the military has a zero tolorance policy when it comes to drugs. ...
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| confused | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I AM A TRADITIONAL RESERVIST IN THE UNITED STATES AIRFORCE AND I WANT TO GO ACTIVE DUTY BUT I'VE ...
A: You can check with the recruiting service to see what jobs they are currently taking in for active ...
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| Can I still be an airforce navigator? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Lorenz, I am 27 years old & just recently entlisted into the USAF, shipping to basic in a few ...
A: What you need to do is when you get to you permanant duty station, go to the hospital there and have ...
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| Medical Eligibility; class 1 flight physical | 4/8/2008 |
Q: MY son is in Air Force ROTC. He wants to be a pilot. He meets all physical and medical requirements ...
A: Have him try ginseng and other herbal treatments first... The other thing that I would suggest is ...
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| hearing loss | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My son is 100% deaf in his left ear and cannot smell. Would this keep him from passing the navy's ...
A: The no hearing in the left ear is going to be a show stopper, the not being able to smell is another ...
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| Hip Arthritis | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I havent gone to the doctors yet but I am trying to make an appointment to go and see them so my ...
A: How do you know its arthritis? It could be something entirely different. WIll the boot you...mabe, ...
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| Transfering | 4/7/2008 |
Q: OK, I am a graduate of Navy SEAL Training (its on my DD214), but i was discharged 3 years ago, but i ...
A: I am not sure about the transfering top a specific Navy unit, that will have to be directed to the ...
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| Moral History Waiver | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz: Thanks for reading my question I am in the process of joining the Air Force. However, ...
A: Sounds to me that your recruiter is in experienced...Let me do some digging and Ill get back with ...
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| Are Officers in the Air National Guard tied to enlisment obligations? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I'm considering applying for an officer position and I'd like to know if there is a contractual ...
A: It depends on if the service you are applying to spends money on your education. Meaning, if the ...
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| Reenlist with an RE-4 | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Sir, In 2003 I was discharged from Active duty in the Navy General under Honorable Conditions with ...
A: Your records are not with the military anymore, they are at the National Archives. You can request ...
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| Moral History Waiver | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz: Thanks for reading my question I am in the process of joining the Air Force. However, ...
A: your issue here is the classification in which arson is regarded. There is always a chance, I cant ...
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| vision | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Im going through the process of joining the navy, but back in 06 I talked to an Airforce recruiter. ...
A: I think that you are borderline in the one eye. The fact that there is a catatract may worsen your ...
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| Career Change | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have been in the Military for almost 8 years (ETS 27 April 2008). I have been lower enlisted, ...
A: Have you checked into the possibility of transfering to the Air Force or another branch? THe ...
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| Multiple Waivers | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a few issues that I need waivers for in order to join the Navy- 6 minor traffic violations, ...
A: I assume that the Nave recruiter told you that you would need the waivers? ....if this is do, then ...
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| Military | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Does the military actually make you lose all sense of individuality? How is the war in Iraq being ...
A: The military if anything strengthens both your individuality and your abilities in working as a ...
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| Navy Bait and Switch MOS | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a friend whose 21 yr old son wants to go to an expensive culinary school which they can ill ...
A: To the best of my knowledge....they can only change the contract if the job stops. The contract is ...
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| asvab | 3/28/2008 |
Q: if you dont do so good on the asvab and you dont get a 36 what will happen you wont be able to get ...
A: If its your first test, you can retake again in 30 days, if you miss that one, you can retake again ...
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| Waiver | 3/27/2008 |
Q: "I'm a little bum out about what happened today. My son is trying to enlist in the USCG but when he ...
A: Becasue it could just be "White Coat Syndrome" Some people not knowingly get tense when around ...
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| Annapolis | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Carly and I am a Junior in high school in California. I am planning on attending one of ...
A: Carly, Its only competitive depending you your abilities to get accepted. The Air Force reserves ...
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| officer position wanted | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the ANG with a DOS of Sept/08. I have over 60 college credits and recently started ...
A: Yes this is ture...You have to take the AFOQT. Then based on the scores you have, if you qualify, ...
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| navy transfer | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Sir, I'm a midshipman at the Naval Academy and want to be commissioned in the Air Force. I know of ...
A: I believe that if you end up getting commissioned into the navy, then you will be required to serve ...
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| Navy Bait and Switch MOS | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have a friend whose 21 yr old son wants to go to an expensive culinary school which they can ill ...
A: the one thing that you can bet on is that if anybody joins the military, they will see those places ...
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| Breach of enlistment contract | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Ive been in the Navy for three years. I originally came in as a Nuke. I graduated A school and ...
A: What you need to do is get your ducks in a row and gather all your enlistment docs etc and take it ...
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| Last male in family line | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My son has just signed up with the Army to be a Calvary Scout. I'm not sure on this, but I thought ...
A: I did some digging, this is what I came up with and what I believe you were refering to... ...
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| USAF | 3/20/2008 |
Q: my name is lisa. I'm 18 but still a JR in high school but i have always wanted to join the Air ...
A: No you can go talk to a recruiter right now if you wish. Now would be a good time becasue the "Soft ...
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| Joining or at least trying | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 year old female who was born as a premature baby. At 3 pounds and 1 oz the doctors felt ...
A: Catina, The regulatins that the military uses to allow for entry were written in the 50s and just ...
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| I am stuck between the Air Force and Navy? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the delayed entry program for the Air Force and my recruiter was kinda giving me ...
A: Sherrisa, You have to understand somethng when it comes to jobs in the Air Force. Its not like we ...
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| ptsd | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my son left for the navy bootcamp in March. he was there for about a week and he called and said he ...
A: Sonya I am not sure how anyone could get PTSD in BMT. I guess it is possible, but rare. There is ...
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| asthma and serving in the military. | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i'm 19 and when i waws little i had asthma but i don't have it anymore. the last time i had to use ...
A: Audrey the problem is that you had it....Now you may not have problems with it now...Where you ...
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| VA | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I served in the USN from '00-'04. I have been suffering with back and chronic foot pain (gritting ...
A: Ken, If you had troulbes with your back & feet in the Navy....what makes you think that you wont ...
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| Migraines | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am in the Army National Guard, but i realized that there is no one from the Army on this ...
A: Crystal, If you are having sudden headaches, you need to be checked out to rule out any other ...
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| Navy Corpsman | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Im currently in High School...And I have a few questions bout the military. Im in 11th grade and ...
A: Yea sorry about that... It all really depends on what you are looking to do. If you are after an ...
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| Navy Corpsman | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Im currently in High School...And I have a few questions bout the military. Im in 11th grade and ...
A: You say that you are a adrenaline junkie? I have a job you need to check out before you get into the ...
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| terminal leave | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am scheduled to get out of the Navy in early June and I have about 50 days of leave on the books ...
A: Well theres nothing that states that you can not CC email traffic to you supervisors. I do this ...
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| mood disorders (or possible lack of one) and the military | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Recently i was considering a career in the military, but previous health umm barriers have lead me ...
A: If the doctor seems to think that it was a pubescent thing...then make him write a memo for record ...
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| Navy vs. Air Force as a Pilot & Officer | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have been wanting to join they military for many years now. I am half way finished with my degree ...
A: Well I see that you have been talking to the NAVY recruiter...hes been telling you the recruiting ...
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| a little guidance | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I made contact with an Air Force recruiter. He told me that active duty is excepting prior service ...
A: just be sure that you are getting ALL your questions answered.... Best thing to do is everytime you ...
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| Daughter hurt in the Army | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter joined the army last year. At boot camp she fell out of her bunk and broke her hand in ...
A: What she needs to do is make sure that everything is in her medical records... She also needs to ...
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| Daughter hurt in the Army | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter joined the army last year. At boot camp she fell out of her bunk and broke her hand in ...
A: What the ARMY will do is they will give her a medical disability, the percentage will be determined ...
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| Navy vs. Air Force as a Pilot & Officer | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have been wanting to join they military for many years now. I am half way finished with my degree ...
A: Steve, Both services are equally challenging for the education that you seek. I have been in the ...
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| About restrictions! | 3/12/2008 |
Q: my name is Chris. I'm currently a senior in high school, and was planning on joining the NAVY after ...
A: Its going to make getting in a little more difficult. What you need to do is get the matter resolved ...
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| Intelligence options for Reservist | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have wanted to get involved in the military for some time now and every time something seemed to ...
A: what you are looking for is the Linguist or Airborne Crypto linguist. The training is long for ...
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| Any branch or reserves | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am 49 years old, In good health, never been in any branch of military before, have a two-year ...
A: Melanie... Unfortunately, you fall in the "Passed the minimum age" class. There is no provisions ...
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| going from one service to another | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, i know you were in the Airforce, but you said you know people who can help if you are not sure ...
A: Justin... There are alot of parameters that are involved in the questions that you ask...I have ...
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| I want ot go back Active Army!!! | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if there was anyway to go back on active duty? I now have three children. I am ...
A: If you are currently in the reserves then I believe that all you have to do is request to be ...
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| Injury | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm pretty sure i want to go into the military after high school. ...
A: Once you injuries heal...your rehab is important....make sure that you can perform as normal... the ...
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| Son joined the navy | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Son has joined under dep program dep papers promises master at arms after boot camp. Will the active ...
A: Trish, The contract that he signed at the MEPS SHOULD be the same one that he enters the NAVY ...
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| air force rotc | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old and am a junior in high school.My family has a history and passion of flying and ...
A: The AFROTC program is mainly applied for during the Junior year, however there are other ...
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| armed services | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to join the army and when my blood test came back it waqs hiv positive. They said ...
A: Darryll, This is unfortunate news...The services will not take anyone with HIV...Basic reason is ...
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| Possible Fraudulent Enlisment Charge | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My fiancé enlisted in the National Guard & is currently in basic training for 1 week already. When ...
A: Well what a pickle!!! The recruiter I can tell you is not going to do anything but cover is own ...
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| join but not be enlisted... | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Ok so I had a friend tell me that there is a program where you get training, etc to join the air ...
A: Shannon, If you want to join the military but not be enlisted, the that you wopuld make you an ...
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| navy recruiting standards | 3/5/2008 |
Q: i asked a question to another expert and was refered to you. I have been working with a Navy ...
A: It unfortunatelyu can...depends on the charges... They still have to get permission becasue you were ...
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| Air Force Pilots | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My name is Marc and I am a junior in high school. I was wondering what percentage of pilots get to ...
A: Marc, The pilots in the Air Force all go thru the same training. The pilots are mostly asked what ...
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| Medical Discharge | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My husband joined the AF in September of 2006. We just found out that one of the discs in his lower ...
A: Alot will depend on what he will be able to do after the surgery. If he can still do his job and ...
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| Army career choice | 3/4/2008 |
Q: What career gets me into important missions? I have thought about the (SF) but i have heard that ...
A: Well if you are looking to get shot at? just go plain infantry. If you want the covert ops ...
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| basic training drug test | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I had a question about a post you made about a person being sent home from basic training for ...
A: Well depending on how long they have been in BMT, it all depends on when they do the drug screen ...
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| Becoming a Helicopter Pilot | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have considered becoming a helicopter pilot. Currently, I am a junior in college majoring in ...
A: Your answer depends on what branch of service you plan on entering. The only service that offers ...
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| re code 4c renlist | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i am 26 and want to reenlist in the airforce. i was discharged 6 weeks into basic,and want to know ...
A: Well unless the regulations have changed the Air Force doesn't take in prior service. But that ...
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| Accompanied tours | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My Fiance may be going to Okinawa for two years. Rumor has it. That his tour will be unaccompanied. ...
A: Cindy, Until you are married, there is nothing that he or you can do. I mean you can go and live ...
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| felony | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if anyone can join the airforce if they had a felony charge against them? I am ...
A: Jean, Yes, but it depends on the felony and how much college they have. They also have to under go ...
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| Disqual? Waiver? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I recently enlisted into the Army DEP, i leave in may. Last summer a doc found i had an irregular ...
A: Nick... If this condition is an every now an again thing, whats the chances of you having a heart ...
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| Marine??? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: He is my daughter's friend.He joined the Marines a year ago this coming June.He's 22, he used to be ...
A: Debbie... Sometimes the wool does get pulled over the DoD's eyes. If you know for a fact that this ...
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| ROTC question | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Sir, I was disenrolled from Army ROTC January 5 2006, charged with misconduct and ...
A: Get in touch with your commander and see if his office can influence that decision... the one thing ...
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| ADD/ADHD Ritalin | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am trying to enlist into the Army reserves, but I am currently waiting on a medical waiver ...
A: Since I am not the Chief Medical Officer at the MEPS right now, I can not make that determination. ...
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| medical discharge | 2/27/2008 |
Q: i hope you can help me. my husband just joined in the army national guard as a 92A feb. 11th, 2008. ...
A: Medical discharges can tak up to 3 weeks. While the paperwork is being processed. He shouyld be home ...
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| curious | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Can you join any military branch with a GED, or only certain ones? I just got my GED and iI want to ...
A: Janay, If you want to join the Air Force...GOOD DEAL!! You can, but you will need some extra ...
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| Permanent disqualification from US Air Force | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz: I was a US Air Force Navigator-select; I passed the MEPS physical (with the exception of ...
A: William... This is a classic case where your mouth runeth over...The thing is they Air Force took ...
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| Dual Military pay. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Not sure how familiar you are with pay. But doesnt hurt to ask. I am a e-4 with 2 years and on shore ...
A: Since you are married, this means that you are both entitled to BAH. I think the reason he is not ...
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| Buddy System For Coast Guard | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I'm Nick im 16 and i have some friends and i who are interested in joining the coarst guard they ...
A: I am not sure, I know that you can get in and go with one...but 2? Its a good question that I would ...
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| nursing program | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have been in the AF almost 10 years, 4 reserve and almost 6 active duty. I crossed over to ...
A: One very important question that I would ask them is HOW MUCH of your present education will cross ...
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| making aN ENQUIRY. | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Sir, currently, i am 3rd year physics student in Ghana and a Ghanaian by birth. Plase, i my dream ...
A: You can only become an officer if you are first a U.S. Citizen. But you can join if you are not a ...
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| re-enlistment | 2/18/2008 |
Q: ok...i had been EPTS discharged(from the army) uncharacterized of course with an RE code of a 3 i ...
A: Make sure that you are requesting your records from the right agency...If you were active duty, you ...
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| Becoming a Helicopter Pilot | 2/18/2008 |
Q: A close friend is looking at the options of enlisting in either Coast Guard or Air Force with ...
A: Anything can become reality if you make it so. In the air force you can become a pilot, they ahve ...
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| Medical | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am a non-scholarship freshman in AFROTC. I had a medical done about 18 months ago for ...
A: Casey, Unfortunately there is no waivers, if there had, they would have offered it to you at the ...
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| Flight Medic | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about joining the coast guard I'M 23 years of age and have three years of experience in ...
A: Here is what I found....I love google AVIATION SURVIVAL TECHNICIAN (AST)......USCG ASTs function ...
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| U.S. Air Force | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the Virginia Army National Guard attentding college at the same time. I am NOT ...
A: The decision lies with your commander, that person is the only one who can authorize the movement. I ...
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| Masters Degree | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have an BS in Aviation Administration and am currently in progress of getting a MA in History. I ...
A: Your education means alot in the military, especially the air force. You are in a good position to ...
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| juvenile records and enlistment | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My son pled guilty to distribution of marijuana in juvenile court (age 17) in Colorado. It is ...
A: Yes you could go with expungement if you wish, it may be benificial to him in some things, but not ...
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| PCS | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am PCS'ing to Coast Guard Aviation Maintenance Technician School in the fall. It is a five month ...
A: Michael, I believe that the time you a slotted for trainin, is just under whats requirede. But ...
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| juvenile records and enlistment | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My son pled guilty to distribution of marijuana in juvenile court (age 17) in Colorado. It is ...
A: There are going to be several factors involved here. There is a sligh possibility, but how much time ...
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| 10 Interview Questions for English II Class | 2/12/2008 |
Q: 1. How long have you served in the U.S. Airforce? 2. How long was your training? 3. Are you glad you ...
A: Mary, Happy to help.... 1. How long have you served in the U.S. Airforce? I have been serving ...
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| Army ETS, terminal leave question | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I'm AD army. I am also a physician. I am in one of the stryker BDE's. I can ETS in June of 09. My ...
A: I would get with your separations unit and ask them that very same question... If they are going to ...
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| Reenlisting after an | 2/11/2008 |
Q: my husband served in the Navy from 1998-2002. He was discharged for "misconduct" in December 2002 ...
A: Basically its a RE code waiver. They will take a look at what he did, evaluate his present condition ...
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| air force | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am 27 years old, and a husband and father of two little girls. I am in a dead end career and have ...
A: Vern, Yes the Air Force is a great career. I hope that you have college under your belt, other ...
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| Celiac Disease | 2/10/2008 |
Q: OK. I have Celiac Disease and have had it since I was nine months old. I recently went through a ...
A: What you need to do is get several doctors involved and have them write letters to the service you ...
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| Coast Guard Questions | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Lorenz: I'am a 22 y/o female interested in joining the Coast Guard. I'am married w/ a two yr old ...
A: Well Ill do the best I can... 1. We both have GEDs, Does that create a problem?...This can create ...
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| Recruiter deception | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I recently signed parental consent for my son to join the Navy. He was interested in an AT aircrew ...
A: Go above his head and talk to the boss... Thats where I would go next. If he is able to switch jobs, ...
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| Recruiter deception | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I recently signed parental consent for my son to join the Navy. He was interested in an AT aircrew ...
A: Larry, I am sorry that there are some out there that cant play honest ball when it comes to ...
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| Active duty AF and AFNG marriage | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My name is Jen and I'm in the Air National Guard, My fiancee is Active duty Air force and he's ...
A: You may have to change branches. I know that there is a reserve program overseas, ANG is a stateside ...
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| warrent officer program | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Lorenz I am interested in enlisting in the army as a warrent officer. I have about 800hrs in ...
A: I would be getting with your lawyer to see what the D.A. is going to do. It makes a huge ...
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| Coast Guard Recruitment | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have some questions about enlisting in the Coast Guard. I hear the Coast Guard and Air Force are ...
A: Robert.... You have to look at what you are doing from a different prospective...so Ill help you... ...
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| bipolar | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder while on Limited Duty for depression. If this ...
A: Well I believe that you can expect a medical discharge, but to be certain, I would stand on my doc ...
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| Celiac Disease | 2/4/2008 |
Q: OK. I have Celiac Disease and have had it since I was nine months old. I recently went through a ...
A: Dan, Unfortunately since you were rejected by the MEPS, you would again if you tried to reapply ...
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| Military Qualification | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My son is age 30, he is a practicing lawyer and is licensed in several states. He has been ...
A: I agree that the military structure will be good, however the regulations that govern military ...
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| upgrade a discharge after 15 yrs. | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I 'am a veteran of desert Storm,Desert shield 91' campaign, I recieved an other than honorable ...
A: Pastor Bryan, You would have to request a records change thru the military. The first step is to ...
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| priorservice enlistment medical question | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am separating from active duty in the navy, and looking at enlisting in the army national guard. ...
A: Yes thats correct, the hypertension will fall under the Physical which is the P in the code. Only 1 ...
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| medical waiver | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am 36 years old and just got back from meps(trying to join the army national guard). They ...
A: Pretty much once the CMO or Chief Medical Officer goes yay or nay, its a done deal.The only other ...
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| Medical DQ | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if having irritable bowel syndrome would DQ me from joining the navy or air force ...
A: My question to you would be if you know what sets it off, you stay away from it ....right? IBS is so ...
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| Discharge | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am scheduled to ship to AIT for the Army in August of this year. Problem is, my ship date is ...
A: I would be making sre that they are going to accomodate you with your training. The ARMY does nt ...
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| Transfering from ANG to Active Duty AF | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I talked to a recruiter today about transfering from Air National Guard to active duty Air Force and ...
A: He tells you to call back in October for a reason....Thats is the start of the new physical year. As ...
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| Husbands Pay | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My husband left to go to boot camp on Jan 2,2008. We have not yet recieved any pay into our account. ...
A: Ok...here is another classic time where I really want to kick his recruiter in his ass....This is ...
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| Age requirement current for Air Guard | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have gone through 5 recruiters in California, called the National Guard Association, and the J-1 ...
A: Well I can tell you that if you have a recruiter tell you tat he is working on it and thats all you ...
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| joining the Airforce after the Army | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Yes well i will get to the point... I served three and a half years active duty in the army. ...
A: Nicholas, the only way that I know of that you can get on active duty would be to get into the ...
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| when to get married | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am engaged to someone who just recently joined the military. He just left for basic and we were ...
A: Erin, Dont worry, you two did the right thing. He needs to be thinking about his training right ...
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| Medical Qualifications for Joining the Airforce | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am 17 and I am planning to go into Airforce ROTC in college. Yesterday I was prescribed an inhaler ...
A: No You have not been diagnosed with asthma...period. Just because you were given the test by ...
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| My pilot potential and what I need to do? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, I am 20 years old and currently a college student. In three years, at my current pace, I ...
A: I believe that the only reason the Marine Recruiter would tell you that is to fill a position ...If ...
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| Which Branch? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz: Thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am currently 17 Years Old, and I ...
A: question for you....did you get jail time, probation etc. If so you would need a waiver. The Feds ...
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| courtesy enlistment | 1/27/2008 |
Q: what is a courtesy enlistment? i keep reading about it in regulations, but it never defines what it ...
A: A courtesy enlistment is where.....Lets say that you are from Montana and soon after your whole ...
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| AF Enlistment Waiver | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Can you give me some advice please? I'm looking at going into the AF Reserves and am wondering what ...
A: If they dont approve that waiver , Ill call them my self and tell them that they are friggin ...
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| SN, PREITE, JEREMY | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My son joined the Navy 6 months ago. Went through boot camp and was very excited. Asked by the Navy ...
A: Gus, A lot will depend on what type of discharge they give him and what his RE code is. The RE ...
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| PRT FAILURE ADMIN SEP | 1/25/2008 |
Q: ABOUT A YEAR AGO IN EARLY END OF MARCH EARLY APRIL I WAS IN AN CAR ACCIDENT RIGHT BEFORE THE PRT. MY ...
A: Unforunatly when the military has set their sights on getting you out...thats what they will do. ...
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| Wish List for 1st Duty Station | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My husband is currently in BCT, to graduate in 3 weeks. We have been told to start thinking of what ...
A: Kellie, I did some poking around and this is what I came up with... I called an Army recruiter and ...
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| join the air guard after army? | 1/25/2008 |
Q: i am a soldier in the active duty army. as soon as my deployment ends, im separating, after a ...
A: you will have to talk to a guard or reserve recruiter before you can out process your base, just ...
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| AF Downsizing | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Howard, I joined the AF in 2003, and they have been downsizing ever since. In your experience, is ...
A: The prior service is a constantly opening and closing door. Find your local recruiter and keep ...
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| USAF Career | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What, if anything, can you tell me about the job detail and duties when comparing both Safety ...
A: The best tool that I used when I was recruiting is this website. Here is the links for safety and ...
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| living in the air force | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I realize that you must be married to have your significant other live on base with you. However, my ...
A: Sounds to me like your boyfriend is already in the Air Force? Do you know that you are going to the ...
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| Honorable discharge w/general conditions | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My son was discharged from the Army "honorable discharge under general conditions. He failed a ...
A: Unfortunately this is a mistake that will plague him unless he learns to word himself better. He was ...
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| Permanent Disqualification | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I tried to get into the navy last summer and got disqualified on account of headaches. I no longer ...
A: The question to you would be....What was causing the headaches and how did they all of a sudden just ...
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| USAF recruiting question | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Asking a quesiton in regards to USAF security forces MOS qualification. I am color deficient, (I ...
A: You have to have color vision to be in the SF career field. If you haven't been formally tested, how ...
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| IGA | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am still in high school and looking to one day serve as a PJ. Though i have a question how does ...
A: Well they say that you earn something new everyday, today is no different. I had to look up what IGA ...
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| Crohn's Disease - 18 year old | 1/19/2008 |
Q: My son has recently started the prescreening process with the NAVY for potential enlistment. Like ...
A: The problem with this disease is that where we get deployed to can set off his condition. Although ...
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| MEPS questionnaire | 1/18/2008 |
Q: So i have been on zoloft for a couple of months and am going to a counselor to help me figure out ...
A: I can understand that your doc only has your best interest at heart, but they dont think of the ...
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| Another Marriage question | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I've been in the Air Force for about six years now and still a Senior Airman (I know, I missed the ...
A: You should be ok in the fact that she is not in your direct chain of command. I would let you ...
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| Diabetis | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Do you believe it is fair that diabetics cant join the military.
A: I can understand the pros & cons of both sides of that argument. If a diabetic was just assigned ...
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| MP careers | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My son is graduating this year and wants to enlist. He is interested in a law enforcement career ...
A: Have your son check into the Air Force, They ahve a great program for Law Enforcement. THey have the ...
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| Enlistment in the marines.... | 1/15/2008 |
Q: When i was younger (18) i committed a felony... I did get it deferred. Am i still able to enlist in ...
A: If he thinks its a Tier 1 then do nothing, if its a tier 2....your still ok.... I wouldnt do ...
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| will this help me get a waiver | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I need to get a waiver for 2 instances of circumstantial depression pretaining to sexual abuse and ...
A: Susan, I wish that you would have found me before you went thru the process of trying to get into ...
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| Enlistment in the marines.... | 1/13/2008 |
Q: When i was younger (18) i committed a felony... I did get it deferred. Am i still able to enlist in ...
A: Depending on what the felony was and since there has been a considerable amount of time passed since ...
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| USMC adjustment disorder | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My son is waiting to begin mos training and is totally and completely depressed, wants to come home, ...
A: Your son is kidding him self if he thinks that there is no punishment for deserters!! Either that or ...
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| Best Airforce Jobs - To not be deployed | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of enlisting into the Airforce. I am getting married soon and want to be with my ...
A: The way the Air Force deployment works, everyone is assigned to an AEF. There are 10 of them and ...
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| Best Airforce Jobs - To not be deployed | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of enlisting into the Airforce. I am getting married soon and want to be with my ...
A: Matthew.... You had better get used to the idea of deploying...its apart of what we do. All ...
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| Missing/Unavailable Medical Records | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am trying to enlist in the Army National Gaurd. All is going well, and I am heading to MEPS soon. ...
A: You doc cant order you an EEG? What kind of crap is that? I would find a doc that will. You may have ...
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| joining AF/AFROTC | 1/10/2008 |
Q: i recently had plastic suregery. vaser liposuction of the chest to be more specific. (I am skinny ...
A: HMMMMM....... thats a good question!! I have never had that one cross my screen before!! Since it ...
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| USMC adjustment disorder | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My son is waiting to begin mos training and is totally and completely depressed, wants to come home, ...
A: You are in a grey area...Your son is calling to you for support. I think that you need to support ...
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| Airforce OTS | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about putting in an application for OTS as a Pilot. My question is, do I have a good ...
A: Sounds to me like you have already talked to the OS recruiter!! Thats classic...But I know why he ...
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| re-enlistment | 1/8/2008 |
Q: first of all, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. my fiance is 38 y/o and was ...
A: At 38 years old, he is over the age bracket for active duty... The reserve or Natl Guard has a age ...
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| Reenlistment choices | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I've been looking into reenlistment of the navy. I left with a honorable discharge and a RE-R1 ...
A: I really wouldnt worry about Air Force recruiting goals due to the fact that the Air Force doesnt ...
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| Medical Waiver - AF JAG | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I went to MEPS and my blood pressure read pretty high, but when I went to the 5 day test it was fine ...
A: If the CMO sent it to the SG its because he can not make the determination, it falls under the SG ...
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| too old??? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I will be 46 in February. I was in the Army Reserves from February 1991 and honorably discharged in ...
A: I can feel your pain... The military is in our blood and will always be. I am thinking that you ae ...
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| OCS | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about OCS but I wonder if I would even qualify. I filled Ch 13 Bankruptcy 2 years ...
A: Brad, The entry rules for officers changes depending on need. I am not sure if there is criteria ...
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| AF Pilot | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Howard, Be careful what you're telling young kids. Enlist first and get knowledge of the airframe ...
A: Bob, Normally I wouldnt gratify this type of a response with an answer. I will say this much. I ...
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| air guard jobs with safety from deployment | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 19 year old college student. I have been in love with the Air Force since I was a child being ...
A: Dominoe, The first thing you need to do is STOP!!! I have a question? Do you have ambitions of ...
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| AF Pilot | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Hey Howard, I'm currently a high school junior and love the military, but I'm still indecisive in ...
A: Michael... You must know Bob? Yea got a nice response from him.. If not disregard... The steps ...
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| Hernia Operations | 1/4/2008 |
Q: my name is adam and im planning on joining the coast guard, my questions is actually just about ...
A: Adam, Sounds to be like you should be ok. Just be sure that you do not divulge ANY information ...
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| Army officer and adhd | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I'm an officer in the IRR and I'm scheduled to go on active duty in about a year and a half (I'm in ...
A: Nate... Sorry that I havent goten back to you as soon as I would have liked...I had a death in the ...
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| renetry in military | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I was in the military for 2 1/2 years. I served in Iraq for fivew months and was redcrossed 8 times ...
A: Slim to none to be truth full. I believe that what I would do is move on,,,, mabe find something ...
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| AF Pilot | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Hey Howard, I'm currently a high school junior and love the military, but I'm still indecisive in ...
A: This is the best course because you gain knowledge of the aircraft. A plus if you are going to fly ...
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| Asthma | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering more about the Air Force's Policy on asthma. I realize that in most cases, ...
A: Dane, In most cases those with asthma are not allowed to join. The thing is that you may not have ...
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| re-enlistment after five months separation from the military | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My husband requested a separation from the U.S. Army after serving 13 years and meeting his service ...
A: Jeannie, It mostly depends on what his RE code is and if he fits into the Current Army recruiting ...
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| AF Pilot | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Hey Howard, I'm currently a high school junior and love the military, but I'm still indecisive in ...
A: Michael, There are several roads that you can take from this point. to be come a pilot you have to ...
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| medical discharge | 12/31/2007 |
Q: i read the response to Cynthia regarding medical discharges, but i have another question regarding ...
A: The biggest reason is that depending on where they DoD will send the navy, there are products that ...
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| Navy Warfare qualifications | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Howard, Thank you again for your response to previous questions. My application for the Navy ...
A: Mike, Anything is possible for you at this point however you are starting to get into the limited ...
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| If I got Honarble discharged | 12/27/2007 |
Q: If I got honorable discharged from the army but was chaptered out for alcohol rehabilitation failure ...
A: Domingo... There are several variables that need to be answered to be able to answer your question. ...
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| medical waivers for Air National Guard, Army National Guard, or Air Force Reserves | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to get a medical waiver for depression. I am now 28, when I was 20 a doctor ...
A: Since you ahve been off for two years, then It doesnt hurt to see what you can get. Dont worry about ...
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| medical waivers for Air National Guard, Army National Guard, or Air Force Reserves | 12/23/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to get a medical waiver for depression. I am now 28, when I was 20 a doctor ...
A: The main problem that youface is the fact that you are still on the medication. I do know that you ...
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| How do I become an Air Force officer out of college? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Lorenz, I am currently in college with about 80 credit hours to my name. For about the last 3 or 4 ...
A: Joe, You becoming an officer is going to depend on several things. Your age, I am assuming that ...
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| Medical Waivers | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am writing as a last resort. I am a 21 year old female. I graduated high school, I spent the ...
A: I feel you pain. Unfortunately the regulations that oversee entry to the military were written back ...
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| waivers | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old student currently trying to pursue a career in the Air Force. Problem is that I ...
A: John, Sounds to me like you have a recruiter that is following the advise of his flight chief. In ...
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| Can I join the air force? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Can I enlist into the air force and go to BMT in between my Junior and Senior year of high school ...
A: Dan, The Air FOrce does not offer a "Split Ops" in the Delayed Enlistment program. The way the Army ...
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| Air Force | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Ok i am VERY interested in begin in the Air Force. My question is:: Is the Air Force involved with ...
A: Diana, The Air Force does work with the army in certain areas, these are combat roll jobs and are ...
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| Joining Air Force as a Linguist | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Any chance the Air Force would take me as enlisted as a linguist ? I have a B.A and an M.A and ...
A: Phillip, I can tell you all the specifics other than its proceedure to automatically refer you to ...
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| AF Medical Discharge | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Hey Howard, I recently enlisted in the AF, completed BMT @ Lackland and was sent to Sheppard for ...
A: Chris, I am sorry to hear that yo uhave been discharged. the one thing that they Air Force will ...
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| question about my DD214 | 12/13/2007 |
Q: In block #11 compared to block #12 could you please tell me which one is accurate as far as time ...
A: According to the ddform 214 that i have to refrence...Block 11 is for officers only, primarily ...
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| After Boot Camp (CG) | 12/13/2007 |
Q: What happens after basic training in the Coast Guard? Will my husband get to come home? Then where ...
A: Jennie, Most service send the BMT graduates directly to Training for their career field. After that ...
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| Asthma | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was discharged from the Air Force in April for having asthma. While at Lackland, I was given a ...
A: I have seen this happen to several applicants over the years. Yes it is possible, but very very ...
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| Joining Air Force as a Linguist | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Any chance the Air Force would take me as enlisted as a linguist ? I have a B.A and an M.A and ...
A: Phillip, There might be a chance, dince you have a BA and a MA. The Air Force recognizes ...
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| Marines 17 years old | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I am 17 and a junior in high school and I want to join the Marines. With my parents signature could ...
A: From what I have heard, the Marines do have a summer BMT program. I would call the recruiting ...
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| Abnormal Pap Smear | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am currently in the processing process for the Army Active duty and I came across a question that ...
A: Tiffany, The one thing you have to understand is that is that the medical questions that they ask ...
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| hypertension | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Sir, My husband was in the Navy for 5 years. He was honorably discharged in July of 2006. Before he ...
A: Sarah, The Air Force resistance is due to the fact that your husband is 'Prior Service' The Air ...
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| Medical disqualification | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter is in the recuiting process for the Navy and has had a liproscopic gastric bypass weight ...
A: The regulations that govern the recruiting policies for the Department of Defense are so out dated ...
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| weight requirements | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I saw you have contact with AF recruiters? Do you know if the Air force has a minimum weight ...
A: Tiffany, The Air Force used to have a weight standard, they did away with that here about 4 years ...
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| Being a medic | 12/5/2007 |
Q: What branch of the military should i go into if i want to be an amazing medic and someday a great ...
A: Sara, All of the services have good medical programs. It would be hard to say which one would be ...
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| Too Old? | 12/5/2007 |
Q: OK, so you said that someone can get a commission even into their 40's? I heard the cutoff was 42 ...
A: Russel, I know that the cutoff for active duty is 35. the reserves may have a higher cut off. I ...
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| my son's father | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Ok it's me again. Dawn. 22 years old. My other question is If I marry my son's father, will I have a ...
A: Dawn, You babies father not being a legal immigrant living in the us will stop you from being in ...
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| Enlistment | 12/5/2007 |
Q: "Sir, I've recently been working with a recruiter on joining the US Army. I'm meeting a little ...
A: In most cases where the medical records are not available, the Army will send you out for a consult. ...
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| Army to Marines | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My name is James and I'm 18 years old I recently joined the Army and am scheduled to ship out for ...
A: James, If you are going to make the decision...Now would be the time. If you had dreams of joining ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I am prior navy. Was discharged with a RE-4 separation code HKA. Would like to enlist in Army ...
A: What a Waiver means is an Exception to policy absically. What do you have to do? The recruiter ...
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| Officer Candidates and Student Loans | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, Do officers also get loan repayment assistance as enlisted men do? I graduate in ...
A: Cliff, There are some programs specific to Officers. I was never privy to the officer side of the ...
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| Too old or too employed to join the Reserve? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am 35, I'll be 36 in May, I want to join the reserve, preferably Navy. However, am I too old? ...
A: Mike, I can honestly tell you that the recruiter is on the right track with this one, you can do ...
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| Hi | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Hey my name is Madeline Smith and i am 13 i have always wanted to in the military. The one that im ...
A: Madeline, I commend you on wanting to join the military. In the military or the Department of ...
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| aviation officer | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am on my final semester at embry riddle university graduating with a bachelors in air traffic ...
A: Its Possible, there is a career in the airforce called Airfield Management, 1C7x1 Specialty ...
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| reenlistment | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i was in the Us army in 2005, for 3 months and 22 days. character of service is uncharacterized. i ...
A: Brian, We all make mistakes and eventually grow up. The RE3 Code in the army is your re-entry ...
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| Delay enlistment program | 11/25/2007 |
Q: As a DEP with a DEP card am i allowed to go to the base using those cards? Also, what is the use of ...
A: WHat you need to do is get in contact with your recruiter and have him call the base. Your recruiter ...
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| joining | 11/25/2007 |
Q: first of all I hope I have asked you this question before,so anyway I was just wondering if being ...
A: The fact that you were ADD still has to be disclosed to the recruiter, it shouldnt effect you r ...
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| Color Difficieny and Airforcer Jobs | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I just returned from MEPS today and besides being in great physical health ...
A: Victor, In the past what I have found out is that you can go to your optometrist and have the test ...
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| joining after an other than honorable discharge | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I joined the army directly after high school when i was 18. During my A.I.T training i got into some ...
A: A RE code of 4 means that you are inelligible to re-enlist. But I would check with the services ...
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| joining after an other than honorable discharge | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I joined the army directly after high school when i was 18. During my A.I.T training i got into some ...
A: Myles, The first step would to go directly to a recruiter. They will tell you the steps necessary ...
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| joining after an other than honorable discharge | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I joined the army directly after high school when i was 18. During my A.I.T training i got into some ...
A: Miles, The only way you could join the Air Force would be to go into the reserves or the Air guard ...
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| Special Investigator - Air Force | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Mr. Lorenz, I will be graduating from college in December with a bachelors degree and I have been ...
A: The best and fastest way I believe to get into OSI would be to get into Secruity Forces. Although ...
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| High blood pressure | 11/17/2007 |
Q: OK my question is if I have high blood pressure can i join the air force? The reason i ask is ...
A: Don, My advise is this. The Military is the same animal regardless of which branch. Your best bet ...
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| Dual Military Different branches | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Ok hear is my question. My husband is in the Army and is going to retire in about 8 years. I am ...
A: Bethany, There are no means of assigning married personell that are of 2 different services. As a ...
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| High blood pressure | 11/14/2007 |
Q: OK my question is if I have high blood pressure can i join the air force? The reason i ask is ...
A: Donald, In most cases if you are taking meds for High Blood Pressure, its going to be a show ...
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| getting back in | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I recently got discharged from the military for drug abuse but the situation is I asked everyone for ...
A: Wendell, Alot is going to depend on which service you are trying to get back into.For most ...
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| aviation/height problem | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to find what military field is best for me. I was trying to become an AEt in Coast Guard ...
A: Jenny, I know that being "Short" can be a pain in the ass so to speak. When I was recruiting, I ...
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| enlisting in the navy with a felony | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i am currently 29yrs old and was convicted of felony burglary when i was 12 yrs old. I have no ...
A: From what I can remember I believe that you can get a waiver....You have lots of time span since age ...
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| Re-enlistment | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I dep'd into the Navy on 23MAR07,shipped out for boot on 1AUG07 and was Administratively Separated ...
A: Matt, The first thing you are going to have to do is request a copy of your "Whole Military ...
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| Re-entry to the USAF | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My son enlisted into the military exactly 7 years ago. Do to hard personal circumstances he was ...
A: Austin, I am not certain of which branch of service your son was in, but the following is the most ...
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| Vision for being a PJ(Pararescueman Jumper) | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am 18, and i am a senior in highschool. i swear into the Air Force this coming Thursday. (mock ...
A: Sounds to me that you are of the needed type A personality that we need in the PJ's. The one thing ...
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| Buddy System | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Here is my situation. My daughter wants to join the Air Force. She has already taken the ...
A: To be sure, check with the school to be sure how the diploma will be worded. If it has any wording ...
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| loopehole in the military | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Lorenz I have been in JROTC for four years been on the color guard, drill team, and the raiders team ...
A: Joshua, I applaud you in your efforts to serve in the military. Unforunately in accordance with ...
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| i need your help | 11/1/2007 |
Q: my question is there such thing as a buddy system? because my boyfriend is leavin soon and i want ...
A: Shatora, Yes there is such thing as the buddy system. But the program only works if you both are ...
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| Too old or too employed to join the Reserve? | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am 35, I'll be 36 in May, I want to join the reserve, preferably Navy. However, am I too old? ...
A: The best advise that I can give is this. Only you know the relationship with your employer. If you ...
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| Enlisted and Married living arrangements | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am a new recruit in DEP program for the Navy. My question is how or if my wife and I will be able ...
A: Mark, Congratulations on your decision to join the Navy. Military service has been good to me over ...
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| ENLISTED TO OFFICER | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Howard Lorenz, I want to go in the air force as an officer to become a pilot but due to my horrible ...
A: Russell, Looking into a flight program is a good idea, check into length. some flight programs can ...
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| Pararescue | 10/30/2007 |
Q: First of all, I apologize for the length of my questions. I am 32 years old, and previously spent 4 ...
A: Sean, The Air Force entry standards are forever changing. Getting back in even as an officer is ...
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| ENLISTED TO OFFICER | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Howard Lorenz, I want to go in the air force as an officer to become a pilot but due to my horrible ...
A: Russell, Depending on what your criminal past is will affect what your abilities to even enter the ...
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| marriage between 2 seperate military services | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am in the army and my girlfreind is in the Air Force were both stationed at Fort Meade MD. we are ...
A: Craig, There are no provision that either service will make to keep you two together. If you were ...
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| Active Duty to Reserves | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Good Morning, I am an active duty MA2 (e-5) in the USN. I am coming up on the end of my first ...
A: Brent, The first thing that you need to do is get into the meat of the program that you speak of. ...
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| getting into another branch after honorable army discharge | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I was initially denied air force and navy for 3 misdemeanors the navy also said because i did not ...
A: Ryan, Its hard to give an absoulute yes or no on your question. The regulations governing entry ...
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| Too old or too employed to join the Reserve? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am 35, I'll be 36 in May, I want to join the reserve, preferably Navy. However, am I too old? ...
A: The answer to your question is NO!! You are actually still young enough to go active duty if you ...
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| Enlisting with a bachelors degree | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Lorenz, I am currently a senior in college who will be graduating this spring with ...
A: Chris, No its not odd that someone with a BA would enlist at all. Infact having that BA will give ...
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| can i join the AFROTC with only a GED? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i am working on getting my GED, also when i was 16 was ticketed for driving without a ...
A: Angelica, Most AFROTC programs are located at universities and colleges that sponsor them. The ...
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| procedure for requesting change in re code | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I just read your response to the man who wanted to enlist in the Air Force with an re-4 code. You ...
A: Roseena, The first place I would go is to the recruiter himself. If they are willing, they might ...
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| can my mother be my dependant? | 10/25/2007 |
Q: i joined the airforce last year, and my mother is a filipino and she lives in the Philippines with ...
A: Amanda, I would contact the FInance office to be sure, but I think that if they are being ...
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| Reenlistment | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I apologize in advance for the cross-service nature of this question but since you are involved in ...
A: Lee, I seen that you were in the Army from 86 to 88, I was in the Army during the same time ...
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| Simple Possession of Marijuana and joining the Coast Guard | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My name is Kyle, I am 22 and was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana in May of 2007. Since ...
A: I am sorry that I couldnt get more information about the CG. The 3 years that I was recruiting, I ...
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| procedure for requesting change in re code | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I just read your response to the man who wanted to enlist in the Air Force with an re-4 code. You ...
A: Roseena, The change in a RE code is difficult, but not impossible. THe factors that govern rather ...
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| Enlistment RE-Codss | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I understand the REcodes, I have a RE-4 code, and I have been out for more then three years, thus, I ...
A: Michael, Sounds like you may have a good case, but the ultimate decision will be left with the ...
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| Re-enlisting with an RE-4 | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm still on active duty in the Navy, but I'm being processed for administrative seperation with ...
A: An RE-4 in the NAVY is Not eligible for re-enlsitment. This doed is recognized by all branches for ...
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| medical service corps | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am a 36 yo female, I am in my final year of grad school for occupational therapy. my question is ...
A: Astrid, Sounds to me like you have all your ducks in a row!! To be totally honest, Not sure on ...
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| Simple Possession of Marijuana and joining the Coast Guard | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My name is Kyle, I am 22 and was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana in May of 2007. Since ...
A: Kyle, This is good. Bear in mind that you have to be completely honest. The fact that it will be ...
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| Colorblindess and Me | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Hey Howard, My name is John DeWire, and I've recently decided that a career as an Airforce PJ might ...
A: John, The recruiter has or should have a color vision test on his computer. If you can pass this ...
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| Simple Possession of Marijuana and joining the Coast Guard | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My name is Kyle, I am 22 and was charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana in May of 2007. Since ...
A: Kyle, Although Simple Possession is a minor offense, its a drug charge. Even though the courts can ...
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| Getting married and brachial plexus | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My fiance is considering joining the military and we had a few questions. First off, he was born ...
A: I am not sure about this condition being a disqualifier or not. Its not one that I heard of. I guess ...
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| Need some help | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you will be able to help but I hope so. I was in the Navy for 4 years but got out in ...
A: Josh, Working closely with my NAVY counterparts for 3 years, I have not heard of the NAVY turning ...
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| Prior service | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am a former Marine who completed my 4 years(honorably) in 2005. Now I'm interested in Enlisting ...
A: Normally when a recruiter gets a call from someone, this is a lead that needs to be refined. These ...
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