If I want to join the Air Guard, but can't because I had prior military service in the Israeli army, is there anything I can do about it?

CSM Darieus ZaGara - The recruiter from the Army that I talked to, said that there is no problem if I served in the Israeli army or even if I hold dual citizenship. However, the recruiter from the Air guard was very firm about having those as an issue. So confused.

I would call another recruiting office and ask the question. It may be that he simply does not know because he has never felt with a situation like this. PFC (Join to see)

CSM Darieus ZaGara - Thank you, I will.

PFC (Join to see) - Different services have different requirements. Look, When I was a kid I absolutely hated school and decided I was going to drop out. The principle of the high school met with my mother and I to "talk me out" of dropping out of school. He asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I told him I was going to join the Air Force and become a pilot. He said if you drop out of high school you will never join the military or become a pilot. My response was a rebellious "Watch me," and I never set foot in that school again.

Six months later (as AZ law required you to wait six months after dropping out to test for a GED) I waltzed down to the Air Force NG recruiter and was told that with a GED I could not join. So I went to the Army Guard recruiter and told him to sign me. A year later with basic training and AIT complete I found myself exactly where I said I would never go, at college sitting in class. Four years after joining the Army Guard it was off to Fort Rucker and flight school where interestingly enough as I was leaving I ran into that principal's daughter who was just starting flight school herself.

The point being, adapt to the situation you are in. If the Air Guard doesn't want you, go to the Army guard. You are in charge of your life, so take control!