Recruitment with a G.E.D

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Recruitment with a G.E.D

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I am having issues with getting enlisted into the army. I have a G.E.D and they are telling me (recruiter) that I cannot enlist with a G.E.D. Is there any way around this?

All advice/ideas are appreciated.
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bulletsponge wrote:I am having issues with getting enlisted into the army. I have a G.E.D and they are telling me (recruiter) that I cannot enlist with a G.E.D. Is there any way around this?

All advice/ideas are appreciated.
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Thank you. I appreciate you answering my question. Its a sad day when prior service is kicked to the side.
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Service is a privilege, not a right. You need to make yourself competitive to stay in, or get back in these days.
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goon175 wrote:Service is a privilege, not a right. You need to make yourself competitive to stay in, or get back in these days.
Thank you brother!
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Indeed. I most definately agree. It is very tough. However, I dont know the meaning of the word defeat. Therefor I will succeed in this mission.
I appreciate your input and guidence Rangers.

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