Posted on Aug 23, 2019
Alan Diaz
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I wanted to enlist in the marine Corp and I went to the recruiter I told him I was diagnosed with asthma but that it had been a year since I used my inhaler.

He me told to just go on with the process but to never mention asthma.

At MEPS I marked everything “No” but glasses once it came to the interview I said something that gave away the asthma but I said I only got tested for it but never had it and they asked for medical records once I stepped out the office I called my recruiter and told him what happened all he said was “honestly dude your just done” and hanged up nothing else since then. Either way I went to get my medical record and I was diagnosed with asthma but with out taking a test and in 2017 I took the test and came out negative. I did not want to take back the medical records because I did not want to get in trouble for lying because 1. I suppose I did have asthma and 2. I did use an inhaler and since my recruiter said “all the liaisons are gonna do it’s disqualify you for anything” then the “5 years in prison or $10’000fine”

I got scared and decided to just do nothing but I really wanted enlist and I was wondering if there was away to come clean.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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You can't be fined or jailed for lying, only for fraudulently enlisting. Even then, they'll just kick you out.
Asthma is not a disqualifying condition if it's controlled. I have asthma and I've had it for years. As long as you're not going to die from it, you can join.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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First, put your real name on your profile. Second, find a different recruiter in a different station and tell the whole truth and story
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Alan Diaz
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Thank you sir
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Alan Diaz
Alan Diaz
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Went to a different recruiters and just told me I messed up and stuff but did not mention any choice (their brothers)
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You learned a valuable lesson. The recruiter will deny he said that.
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Alan Diaz
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I was thinking of telling my recruiter to just say I lied to him but he doesn’t even answer.
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