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first of all I hope I have asked you this question before,so anyway I was just wondering if being diognosed with ADD would make it hard for me to join the marines. Im would also be trying to get in with a GED. anyway hears the the thing, I was diognosed at the age of eight and only saw a doctor from eight to thirteen, at which time my parents pulled me from both doctor and meds. I am now 24 so it been like eleven years since all that. But since this was so long should I even bring it up, Its not an issue at all for me and does not effect my day to day on any sort of level.
The fact that you were ADD still has to be disclosed to the recruiter, it shouldnt effect you r getting in due to the fact that you havent been on the meds since age 13. The GED issue will be bore of a hinderance than the ADD. ADD is only an issue if you are currently taking the meds. The recrutier may have you walk around that one if you know what I mean.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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