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Old 07-21-2010, 12:05   #8
six:eight
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SE Kansas
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Why not, I'll share publicly.

Ran into a similar situation with the CONG. At MEPS I could not get my security clearance approved due to a foreclosure. I was told if I waited a month it would be "off the books" and I could enlist into the 19th.

I called my recruiter and he said he could get me in that day as an 11c. I could get some experience (I am former Navy) and if I excelled I could possibly get Airborne and Ranger school. Regardless, I also got a verbal commitment to be pulled over for a chance.

My thought process:
  1. Going to have to enlist to reach my goals. Why not now?
  2. Experience is always a good thing. Even if it is bad (usually that is when I've learned the most).
  3. If I can't excel in the Big Army, what makes me think I am SF material?
I did it. I consider it my "try out" for a try out.

As a side note I attended my reception drill two weeks ago and was thoroughly impressed with the CONG. It is a growing organization with some good people that seem to care about the soldiers. So no matter what happens, I feel I have made a good choice.

You make the call...
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