If you had a serious illness, would you continue to serve in some capacity?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:13:14 -0400

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Despite Lou Gehrig's Disease, Former Ranger Helps Students Soldier On

Several years ago, Timothy Spayd and his family were alarmed to notice he was suddenly losing weight.

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Sep 20 at 2015 10:26 PM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:26:10 -0400

Yes, while recovering from Stage IV neck cancer (thanks to the great medical staff at Tripler AMC) a compassionate CG medical director allowed me to remain in service so I could continue accessing support services. Longest year of my life but it was also the best year as I continued my service.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Sep 21 at 2015 4:22 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:22:08 -0400

Given the fact that I already avoid medical at all costs regardless of how I usually feel, I would guess that any serious disease would probably be found in the autopsy they do after I mysteriously collapse dead while still on the job.

I mean, it would depend on how debilitating the disease is. If it's something that is killing me but not affecting my job performance than I would probably finish this enlistment or at least try to. If it was debilitating then I guess I would take my medical retirement and bounce. I do have things I want to do yet so I wouldn't want to miss out on those opportunities completely if I didn't have to.