Posted on Feb 10, 2019
PO3 Mike C.
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RE4 from coast guard, I want more than anything to get back into service. I got a dui while on leave and got discharged for it. The charges were dropped after I was discharged, the discharge was honorable with RE4 and JKQ discharge code. I have a great paying job now (thanks to my training in the service) but I still feel an obligation to serve. I’m ready to leave it behind to join a sister service, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, any branch just to feel the purpose I remember. I am determined to get back in. I would like any help from people with similar experiences or anyone who might have some insight. I’m much more mature now than I was when I was kicked out and I think I would do the country proud if they let me back in, please respond, any opinion will be appreciated. Also if anyone knows a recruiter who is willing to listen and help, there is no limit to where I will travel. Can you help me?
Posted in these groups: C4289f1 RE Code
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MSgt Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)
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Some guard units will process that waiver. I knew a guy who had it done. He was a marine and had a dui years ago. You might have to travel to a different state from the one you live in to do it though.
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MSgt Public Affairs Specialist
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have you considered serving part-time in the National Guard? You can keep your good paying job and serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year and maybe get deployed overseas for a year or so, but you'd love it, so... Call your local Army or Air National Guard recruiter.
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PO3 Mike C.
PO3 Mike C.
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MSgt thank you for your advice I will definitely look into this.
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PO3 Mike C.
PO3 Mike C.
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I contacted a national guard recruiter who is really giving me a go! I’m still early in the process and he did warn me it may be a long shot but it’s the best I’ve got right now. Thanks again for being helpful!
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LTC Jason Mackay
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PO3 Mike C. re-tag your discussion to include RE Code as a topic. Chapter 3 AR601-210 can give you an idea. Waiver must be obtained and you do that through a recruiter.

https://www.rallypoint.com/topics/re-code/about
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