Posted on Sep 9, 2018
Madison Holloway
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Back in January of 2017, I tried to enlist in the Army, but was given a PDQ for being born with one kidney. Shortly after that, I talked with an Air Force recruiter and he told me to gather up my medical docs regarding my kidney and he'll send them in for review to see if I can join or not. He said that I'd find out in about 3-4 weeks.

But after that, they never got back to me and I had to contact them. Again, I was told to gather up my medical docs and send them in and wait for a response.

It's been well over a year since I first talked to the recruiter and I'm wondering what's going on. Is it normal to wait this long, assuming that he's trying to get me a medical waiver? Do I actually have a shot at joining the Air Force or should I just move on? What's going on?
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SGT Darin Jenkins
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No, you will NEVER be able to join. Just, move on.
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SGT Darin Jenkins
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Just move on you will NEVER be able to join.
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Edited 7 y ago
Madison Holloway As mentione by MSG (Anonymous),
missing a kidney is a permanent disqualification. Thank you for wanting to serve.

https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html
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