Posted on Feb 8, 2022
Vaun Lee
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Hi there,

I posted a question about a year ago. Since then I have been busy with obtaining my NREMT certification and attempting to "move on" so to speak. I was still curious about if anyone had advice for my situation.

I am a medical discharge from the US Army, my separation code was "JFW" with a reentry code of "3". I have been told that it requires a waiver in my case, my main issue has been finding a recruiter that is genuinely willing to work with me? I can't tell if it's because I MYSELF am a lost cause, or if it's recruiters being flaky. Please don't take that the wrong way either - I'm just sort of confused as to why my Navy recruiter has ghosted me. I tried going in the the office before, and they were busy and said that they needed more time. It has been another year. What should I do? Especially because I wanted (and still do) to serve?

Further details are that I needed a waiver for astigmatism (which the Army granted so I could go). I have something called "Symptomatic severe pes planus", which was WHY I was discharged.

Any advice or answers would be immensely appreciated.
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"JFW" which stands for "erroneous enlistment medical condition disqualifying for military service, with no medical waiver approved." Plus being given an RE-3. You need a waiver just for that RE-3. BUT. You apparently have a medical condition that is not waiverable per military medical standards and requirements. So, that is why your Recruiter ghosted you.

So, here is what I recommend you do: Make a fist. Then.....let it go.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Unrequited love is painful and unhealthy. Move on to something that loves you back.
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One way relationships...that's no way to go thru life. Creates unhealthy coping mechanisms.
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He/she is just not that into you.
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"It's not me...it's you" kind of thing right here.
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