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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| load master career | 11/8/2007 | James Bell |
| Q: I know you probably get asked alot about the time spent away from station and family. I am a SSgt ... A: Greetings Cole - I can't make any promises on any career field in today's deployment oriented ... | ||
| coast guard medical exam. | 11/8/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I have a dream ive always wanted to be in the service, this was a dream ive had since i can ... A: There's no such thing as "no waivers." If you fail the DOD test, it's entirely up to the service ... | ||
| Disabled Dependant Parent | 11/8/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Mr. Powers, I am SGT in the Army. My mother is getting disability due to a back injury that keeps ... A: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the Joint-Services ID card regualtion is pretty plain when it comes to ... | ||
| Please help me convince my boyfriend... | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: First I'd like to thank you for providing so much unbiased information about the military. It's ... A: This is a hard question to answer. If he admits to marijuana use more than 20 times in his lifetime, ... | ||
| coast guard medical exam. | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I have a dream ive always wanted to be in the service, this was a dream ive had since i can ... A: The Army is more likely to approve medical waivers, at this time, than any other branch. That's ... | ||
| loopehole in the military | 11/7/2007 | Howard Lorenz |
| 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 ... | ||
| discharge forms | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: i am getting a discharge from the national guard but they are telling me i have to fill out a family ... A: Your unit is confused. If you are being discharge for pregnancy, you don't have to compelte a family ... | ||
| REENTRY CODE | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Is an AF REENTRY CODE 2C eligible for USCG/CGR? A: Probably not, but much would probably depend on the exact reason for discharge, and your service ... | ||
| Coast Guard Disqualification | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I was previously in the delayed entry program for Coast Guard. I decided 6 months prior to my ... A: You need to try a different Coast Guard officer recruiter. I've never heard of someone being ... | ||
| Do I need father's permission to join? | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: My father has not been in my life for 15 years. I am 17 ready to turn 18. I enlisted in the Navy ... A: If you haven't seen him since you were 3, it would be pretty crappy if he tried to interfere with ... | ||
| Active Duty Army to Air Force (Reserve or Active) | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Rod, I'm a 1LT logistics officer currently serving in Afghanistan and had a question about making ... A: Once you are separated (or a couple of months before), you simply contact an Air Force Reserve ... | ||
| Coast Guard Disqualification | 11/7/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I was previously in the delayed entry program for Coast Guard. I decided 6 months prior to my ... A: Okay, your message is a little confusing, so I need some clarification..... As I understand it, you ... | ||
| Security Clearence | 11/6/2007 | Cynthia Bedell |
| Q: I am currently applying to USMC OCS. I have been told that I have a very low chance of getting ... A: All commissioned officers must have a secret security clearance. However, a prior arrests doesn't ... | ||
| Career Choices for Females? | 11/6/2007 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: Hey Jason, I'm 16 and live in wedowee Alabama. I'm through school and just have to finish paying for ... A: Pretty much you have anything open to you, except Infantry, Artillery, and Armored vehicle crewman. ... | ||
| Switch Branches? | 11/6/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: So I've been in the Navy for about 6 months now and know that I would much rather be in the Army ... A: I'm afraid that except for the limited provisions under the Army's "Blue to Green" program (see: ... | ||
| re-enlistment | 11/6/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I am 40 years old, nearly six years of service in the Marines and got out in 1991 with a RE-3P code, ... A: In general, an RE Code of "3" usually means that a waiver for reenlistment is possible, depending on ... | ||
| Delayed Entry Program | 11/6/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I've been in DEP for 7 months. I chose my first rating, but was told I had to pick another rating or ... A: When it comes to submitting rating change requests while in the DEP (Delayed Enlistment Program), ... | ||
| Army leave before deployment to Iraq | 11/6/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: my Son went through Army Boot Camp and entered Airborne training straight out of boot camp with no ... A: Under standard Army policy, Soldiers are not granted their first leave until after they complete ... | ||
| army/marine special operations | 11/6/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: could you specify on the current differences in marine and army special operartions. i know the ... A: You'll want to see my Special Operations Forces article at: ... | ||
| boot camp | 11/5/2007 | Cynthia Bedell |
| Q: i am 17 and a junior in high school. ive talked to recruiters at my school and they said i could do ... A: You can take college classes while you are in the military. You have to be diligent, and your ... | ||
| Active Duty Army to Air Force (Reserve or Active) | 11/5/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Rod, I'm a 1LT logistics officer currently serving in Afghanistan and had a question about making ... A: You can't simply "transfer" from the Active Duty Army to the Active Duty Air Force. You would have ... | ||
| Coast Guard OCS | 11/5/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I am 24 yeard old recent college graduate and have been interested in joining the Coast Guard for ... A: You haven't even signed a DEP (Delayed Enlistment Program) contract yet. Therefore, you have ... | ||
| boot camp | 11/5/2007 | Cynthia Bedell |
| Q: i am 17 and a junior in high school. ive talked to recruiters at my school and they said i could do ... A: You must have enlisted already to go to boot camp (basic training). If the recruiters are trying to ... | ||
| Which Branch | 11/5/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I know this is a question that you can not answer, but I was hoping to be pointed in a direction ... A: I'm afraid you won't find any such websites, or any individual that I could put you in contact with ... | ||
| Felony | 11/5/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I have been convicted for assualt as a juvenile and possession of marijuana as an adult. I really ... A: For the Coast Guard, any criminal conviction for any drug is going to be very, very tough to get a ... | ||
| Getting back in the Army | 11/4/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I tore my ACL playing high school football in 2003, and had corrective surgery in Nov. 2003. I ... A: Your MEPS medical physical is valid for two years. If your last MEPS physical was less than two ... | ||
| Possible unlawfull discharge | 11/4/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Rod, My name is Edward and I was discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2005 for drinking 2 beers while in ... A: What does your DD Form 214 (Record of Military Service) say for the "reason for discharge?" Does it ... | ||
| age limit to volunteer | 11/4/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: what is the current age limit to volunteer for servicr? A: Each of the branches of Military Service have different age limits for enlistment. For the ... | ||
| coast guard medical exam. | 11/4/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I have a dream ive always wanted to be in the service, this was a dream ive had since i can ... A: All of the services use the same basic medical standards for qualification for enlistment. While ... | ||
| Crossing Branches from Navy to Marine Corps | 11/3/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: I am currently an E-2 in the U.S. Navy, i joined July 18 of 2007 and am very disappointed with the ... A: I'm afraid you can't. One cannot simply transfer from one branch of the active duty Military to ... | ||
| enlist or officer? | 11/2/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: Rod Powers, I want to go in the air force or navy as an officer to become a pilot but due to my ... A: I'm afraid I don't have good news for you. With a felony conviction, your chances of getting an ... | ||
| Live off base | 11/2/2007 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: If she does move down there, would he be able to come and stay with her on weekends? How does all of ... A: Brittany: Likely he will have weekends off. However, I would still counsel against this in the ... | ||
| joining Navy Air Force as a Nurse | 11/2/2007 | Cynthia Bedell |
| Q: I'm 38 and 18 months away from getting my BS in Nursing and Psychology. I'm interested in joining ... A: The current cut-off age for someone who has never served, is 40 years of age. However, for ... | ||
| Live of Base | 11/2/2007 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I have a friend that is dating a Marine and he is in MCT training right now and after that he will ... A: Brittany: While in school he may not be authorized to live off base. Even if he is, he will ... | ||
| marines and rangers | 11/2/2007 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: whats the difference between marines and rangers. im trying to decide on which one i want to be ... A: Ben: The answer is somewhat complicated, but this is a choice only you can make. All Marines ... | ||
| Enlisting and friends | 11/1/2007 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I have a quick question. Me and my buddy are both going to enlist in the Marines soon and I was ... A: Michael: Thanks for the kind words. Check with your recruiter to see if the Marine Corps still ... | ||
| Army combat patch | 11/1/2007 | Rod Powers |
| Q: In the last year I switched from active duty USMC to active duty army after my term was up with ... A: I'm afraid that those who have ordered you to remove the patch from your uniform are correct. This ... | ||
| i need your help | 11/1/2007 | Howard Lorenz |
| 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 ... | ||
| Too old or too employed to join the Reserve? | 10/31/2007 | Howard Lorenz |
| 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 ... | ||
| Enlisted and Married living arrangements | 10/31/2007 | Howard Lorenz |
| 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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Rod Powers is considered one of the premire experts about U.S. Military career information on the planet. He has more than 30,000 articles about U.S. Military career information on the About.com U.S. Military Careers Information website at: http://usmilitary.about.com. Additionally, he is the author of "ASVAB for Dummies," "ASVAB AFQT for Dummies," (available in Dec 2009), and "Veteran Benefits for Dummies," all published by Wiley Publishing. He is also the author of "Barrons' Guide to Officer Candidate School Tests," published by Barron's Educational Series.
Experience
Rod Powers is a retired Air Force first sergeant, with 23 years of active duty service, 11 of those years as an Air Force First Sergeant. He has helped thousands of military members, recruits, and military applicants since he took over the About.com U.S Military Careers Information site in 1999. He has a reputation for "telling it like it is," so questions may not be answered based on "what you want to hear," but will be answered based of the bast available information, concerning the service/situation.
Education/Credentials
Rod is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officers Academy, the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, and the Air Force First Sergeant Academy. He also holds an Associates Degree in Personnel Administration from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).
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