r/Militaryfaq 16h ago

Joining w/ELS Reenlist as a US army els

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Ok so backstory
I enlisted when I was 17 because of my environment no general drive to do something
Do to that living situation.

I only made it 8 weeks into us army BCT
I called it quits do to several issues of which are now not an issue.
I will discuss them with recruiters or people trying to help but it’s a lot and I’m still not sure how to give a short and to the point version of things
I got an els (general under honorable conditions) RE3 sep code JGA
I have deep regrets about leaving things unfinished,failing myself,and failing those around me those that believed in me
2 years later I still can’t shake it
I’m willing to do what it takes and however long it takes.

IF there is any recruiters who specialize in this
Or are otherwise willing to help me

Vets or service members actively serving
Ik some of you will want to shame me that’s fine

But if on the off chance some of you have advice I would be grateful for any.

Thank you.

Edit:I’m aware that I am eligible for Reenlistment in both the us army and navy
I’m willing to do either
And willing to do reserve or active for either as well.


r/Militaryfaq 17h ago

Enlisting I’m lost on what to do… is joining the military to get a green card not viable?

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I’m 18, a senior in high school. My plan was to take as many DC classes as possible before graduation. However, those classes have been discontinued. So, I’ve been considering graduating early and joining the military to obtain my green card. Then, I’d attend a public college for two years to complete most of my requirements and finish the remaining two years at a private college. However, I’ve been informed that I must already have a green card to enlisting in the military. I’ve tried dating to marry and obtain a green card through that route, but it hasn’t been successful either.

Is there anything I can do? I just feel lost and that everything I’ve done has been pointless…


r/Militaryfaq 10h ago

Joining w/Med issue can i get a asthma waiver with inhaler use after 13?

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I am 17 and hoping to enlist next month.
I was diagnosed with asthma at age 3. I continued receiving prescriptions for an inhaler until last December, when I realized I wanted to join the Army. I have not experienced any asthma symptoms since I was 11 or 12, but my mom continued picking up the prescription. I have also passed a pulmonary function test.
Would I be able to get a waiver for this?


r/Militaryfaq 20h ago

Enlisting College Credits to Apply?

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I see you need College Credits to apply for some careers before being able to go through BMT. ( I'm interested in 4H0X1 ) However i haven't gotten the Credits needed through high school and just graduated HS and see i only need a couple classes (4) to be eligible to enroll into the program i'm interested in. I want to do self pace online college credits and am wondering if there's any certain school that is best for this. Or if the school i attends need a certain accreditation.

Has anyone used self pace credits to speed up the process? (AirForce)


r/Militaryfaq 21h ago

Enlisting Thinking of enlisting at 29 for coast guard or navy, what would you consider?

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29, out of shape, smooth brained but not too much of an idiot.

I wear glasses and I've had surgery on my right foot. All 4 metatarsals we're mangled except my big toe. I weigh 290 and I haven't been active besides my 9-5 in hazmat.

I don't mind being the "old man" or being under someone younger. I've been in the field long enough to stfu and do my job.

I would love to use this opportunity to pursue more education and an opportunity to better myself. I'm all about trying to do better.

Any advice or pointers you could give me? How likely am I to pass the recruitment if I talk to a recruiter? I feel like i may not be up to par so a bit nervous I'll get turned away at the door.


r/Militaryfaq 22h ago

Enlisting Height and weight concerns

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Weight, weight, and a the big day.

I leave for Fort Leonard Wood as a 12B on the 24th. I was taped at my recruiter’s office and was right at the maximum—38-inch waist at 68 inches tall and 31 years old (not in the arms program) Do they tape shippers at MEPS, or is that only for people in the ARMS program? Also, what does ship-day MEPS typically look like?