can you be in the military if you have asthsma ........not bad asthsma either
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I think so\nbut you need to talk to your recruiter in your area.\nplus most likely you can if you pick an area of work\nthat requires you to in an office or something like that...and no front line stuff\nso go look into it..I bet you can\nGood Luck
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Most men my age have served in the military.  In my opinion, over all it is a good experience.  Your life doesn’t have to seem as if it is on hold.  In addition to the military experience, it is an opportunity to look into other things.  Your training is one such experience, but as a member of the military there is one thing that all soldiers have in common, time.  Most military organizations have access to libraries and similar services.  Use them and you may develop a new path in life.  Six months is a very short time to conclude that you like or don’t like the military You a barely through your training period.  For myself, if I hadn’t been injured, I won’t have made the military a career.  Even so, it was one of the better life changing experiences of my life.
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if you are dating yes. once you are married, you get stationed at the same base... (if you are in the same service) good luck!
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https://secure.military.com/leads/Recruiting/RecruitingLeadForm1.jsp?ESRC=cbggl_join2.kw\n\nHowever, your deafness will probably disqualify you.
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Yes, but you'll have to get your GED.  After that, you'll have to pass the ASVAB test.  That will determine what job (MOS) you're qualified for.\n\nGo talk to the recruiter.  They'll help you get everything in order.  They can even help set-up the GED.\n\nGood luck!!
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well brother, joining the army is a big deal. i myself joined the military but decided to go the navy route because they focus mostly on school, a career, and family. i met several army and marine hopefuls at MEPS. these kids (that's right KIDS) thought they were invincible. they couldn't wait to serve their country and blow sh*t up! has the thought of going to iraq crossed my mind, totally. but i have faith i will see the other end and take what i have learned from my future experience. if you have researched enough about that branch and you're confident that is your path, go for it.
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Take the surgery to fix the problem.  In the Navy they would then screen you to ensure you were able to function and accomplish the mission at sea.  If you don't pass the screening then you would be medically discharged and possibly receive benefits from the VA.  \n\nI would assume the other branches have similar requirements.
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Not sure but is it possible that there could be medical complications arising at some point later in time due to excessive marching or anything?  Sounds really ignorant on my part but can your bones break easily or anything?  Medical is the only thing I can think of....Military anywhere is not big on spending money for something that was done/happened prior to enlistment if something were to happen medically.
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You have to understand, that even though we need good men like yourself to serve with us, there are certain risks to being on medication especially for things like depression or any kind of sleep disorder.  These could effect job preformance in a high stress enviroment especially when in combat.  Sorry wish we could have you in the service you sound like a strong willed guy, who has his heart in the right place.
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The National Guard and Army Reserves will still have to do their time as a soldier.  That means that if you are enrolled in college, and have to deploy, you're college will take a back seat.  The flip side of that coin is that you will be able to take college course while you are active.  There are a variety of colleges that offer online course, there are colleges on military installations, and the Army also has E-Army learning.  The Army pays for the tuition while you are active.\n\nYou, however, have to do some soul searching to determine just what you are joining the military (part-time or full-time) for.\n\nI congratulate you on thinking about it.  Someone earlier said that you should talk to service members and don't believe everything you hear.  That's good sound advice.\n\nI wish you the best in your endeavors.
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as far as QOL is concerned, the Navy and AF are pretty comperable, although there will always be those that prefer one over the other.  \n\nBe aware that it's EXTREMELY hard to get into the AF right now, even through Interservice transfer, as the AF is more overmanned than the Navy is, and unless his Rating/NECs translate directly into a much needed AF equivalent, he may have a rough time being able to swap services.
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I got told the same thing when I enlisted in the Army. My NCO basically told me to be as lax with my medical history as I could. Too bad you weren't in the first place. I know it is a story rather than advice, but it is all I got. Good luck and Semper Fi, soldier.\n\n\nHard to say what he meant. Damn Sergeants and their mind games.
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As a former British Army Officer I had to complete a period of service in the Reservist List after leaving the Army. I opted to do this in a local Territorial Army (TA - our equivelent of the National Guard) unit. I then actually went on to take selection for the TA Special Air Service regiment which I am still serving in and enjoying immensley. It gives me the benefits of being able to enjoy my civilian life and job, whilst still spending one evening a week and one weekend a month plus a two week summer detatchment continuing my military career.
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Ok after reading the other responces i felt that i had to chime in.\n\nIf the army would take you for a combat arm position.\nI am afraid that they would not, But the army needs good americans for civilan positions. The postings a civie can have are alot of fun and help our soldiers in their fight. \n\nPostings are open all over the world.\n\nIf you look at www.cpol.army.mil it will show all of the open jobs with the army. If you would like to work for the government in an other capacity then check out www.usajobs.gov . \n\nAs far as the army screwing up your life i beg to differ.\n\nI am a vet. I work for the army. The army has given me everything good in my life. They got me off drugs and out of a voilent place in my life. They gave me pride and purpose. they gave me an idea of what i could be if i pushed myself. They showed me the world and paid me for it. They let me shoot stuff and basicly run around like life was a video game. They taught me to be safe and to look out for my buddy at all times. They gave me my brothers and sisters who are closer to me than family. They introduced me to my wonderful wife and have moved me to europe twice.\n\nI have to say that military service will give any young man or woman character and values that they need to truely grow up. \n\nIt's not just a job or an adventure but it is a family. Brothers and sisters in arms.\n\nIf this interests you then please check out the website. Call and talk to the recruiters and get your life started out right.
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I have been accepted by the USMA. I am a female moderate, who happens to be born from parents from different parts of the world. (Guyana & Kuwait). I found, that it is a matter of being qualified. I know of 6 other cadets who are Hispanic, West Indian, Chinese, and Korean, who've entered The Point. I also know that there are many people who come to WP from their just to train and lead their Armies with adequate competence. Media is media...and the lack of diversity is what it apparently transgresses.
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I am currently in the Army and am writing this from Southwest Asia.  I love being in the Army.  Where else can you get paid to jump out of planes, go to the range, and travel.  Sometimes these experiences have their downsides but I wouldn't trade any of it.  You meet people with backgrounds very different from your own and that helps you grow.  The Army offers a lot of opportunities that you can't find anywhere else.  Even people who decide not to stay in often say how the Army gave them a direction and helped them to be more disciplined.  The other answers on being wary when you talk to a recruiter are good.  Really research what you want to do in the Army and make sure you get it in writing.  Good luck.
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If you dont tell anyone you will be able to join if the docs at MEPS do not catch it.. However if they find out later that you have asthma you will have to say that you developed it while in service.. Otherwise you might get charged with fraudulent enlistment and thrown in front of court martial (doesnt happen that offen but its heard of)\n\nHowever you will be out either way if anyone finds out..\n\nMedical discharge or court martial..\n\nOne of my buddies just got the boot.. \n\nCpl. Howitzer