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January 6th, 2011, 8:00 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: College while in Ranger Batt.
Replies: 19
Views: 10138

College while in Ranger Batt.

I'm enlisting this summer when I turn 18 for a 68w40 contract. My Mom really wants me to go to college, so I'm wondering if I will be able to earn a degree or part of one while serving. If anything I can use the GI bill for when I get out, I plan on using my Medic knowledge to major in Exercise Phys...
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November 24th, 2010, 8:42 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: West Point... no Rangers?
Replies: 8
Views: 6184

Re: West Point... no Rangers?

Great input, ty very much! I'm just going to enlist 68w40
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November 16th, 2010, 6:53 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: West Point... no Rangers?
Replies: 8
Views: 6184

West Point... no Rangers?

So, I was talking to my state rep about the military at his victory party after he won. He was telling me that if I wanted to apply to West Point he could make a recommendation and could get other politicians to do the same. Since I know Scott Brown I could get his recommendation, get MA's other fed...
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October 12th, 2010, 6:12 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Taking plate out of arm
Replies: 11
Views: 10748

Re: Taking plate out of arm

a plate is waiverable. as i said earlier it may require a note from a doctor stating that it's only for additional stability during the healing process. dont be in a huge rush to get it removed prior to the 6-8 month mark. the bones are still calcifying even at that point. if you can get your doc t...
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October 11th, 2010, 5:29 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Taking plate out of arm
Replies: 11
Views: 10748

Re: Taking plate out of arm

Thanks Ranger Panthersix, I'll remember that when my recruiter tries to get me to enlist without Option40. I'll just have to be persistent and hope I can get it in my contract.
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October 11th, 2010, 2:47 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Taking plate out of arm
Replies: 11
Views: 10748

Re: Taking plate out of arm

Ranger PocketKings, thank you. When you say that the recruiter is giving me the easy answer, are you saying that I can get Option40 in my contract even though I'll need a waiver? I'm also still deciding between 68w and 11b. Will either one be easier to get Option40 with? Or are they both the same?
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October 10th, 2010, 12:55 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Taking plate out of arm
Replies: 11
Views: 10748

Re: Taking plate out of arm

Thank you Rangers Zonk and Whocares! Ranger Zonk, I just needed the plate for healing my arm, the doctor said if I wanted I could have it removed after 6-8 months of having it in. It's been about 4 months, some recruiter said I can't join if I need a waiver. But I'll look for ways to get Option40, I...
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October 9th, 2010, 6:39 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Taking plate out of arm
Replies: 11
Views: 10748

Taking plate out of arm

So, I've done some research on the fourums and it seems I can't enlist with Option40 because I have a metal plate in my arm. If I have it taken out can I still enlist with Option40. I figure if I don't have anything in my arm I won't need a medical waiver for something that isn't there. Thanks a ton!
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October 8th, 2010, 2:09 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction- Zach
Replies: 3
Views: 1631

Re: Introduction- Zach

Thanks Bostonian! The second link helped me, that clears things up and I can be sure if the recruiter is fibbing if he says Option40 isn't open. The first link also helped, but I'll need to do a bit more research around here to find out if I can get Option40 with a metal plate in my arm. If anything...
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October 7th, 2010, 6:50 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction- Zach
Replies: 3
Views: 1631

Introduction- Zach

Hi, I'm Zach and I'm a 17 and a Junior in High School. I plan on enlisting with 11b or 68w with option 40. I've wanted to be a Ranger since I was about 12 and want to learn from real Rangers. I have a few questions... 1)I think my recruiter is lieing to me or not telling me the total truth, would it...
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October 7th, 2010, 12:25 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: 17 years old, enlisting soon
Replies: 1
Views: 1449

17 years old, enlisting soon

Hi everyone, I'm a total newbie here and wanted some help before I meet my recruiter, I'm a Junior in High School and I'm 17. Two nights ago I went to a college fair and met a recruiter, we were talking for a few about some of the great things about the Army. I could tell he was giving me some bull ...

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