AZ_Infantry
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I served 8 years in the US Army Infantry. I have an RE-1 discharge (best you can get, honorable). I am 38 years old and in excellent shape.
Back in 2001, I shattered my right leg. I have a plate and pins and screws holding it together, so none of the branches here will take me back despite my honorable discharge. I have filed for EIGHT medical waivers, and all have been denied because the VA will not remove the metal. But I can run and etc.
My last PT test I gave myself:
96 pushups in 2 minutes
165 situps in 2 minutes
2-mile run in 15:47
Not bad for 38.
My question, then, is this:
Will the Australians take me? Again, I was Infantry - I maintain Infantry standards.
Who would I contact to find out if I am eligible to change my citizenship? AM I able? I love this country, but I also love being a soldier. That I have metal in my leg should not affect my eligibility to serve.
If I pursue this, what is "step one?"
Thank you in advance for any insight!
Back in 2001, I shattered my right leg. I have a plate and pins and screws holding it together, so none of the branches here will take me back despite my honorable discharge. I have filed for EIGHT medical waivers, and all have been denied because the VA will not remove the metal. But I can run and etc.
My last PT test I gave myself:
96 pushups in 2 minutes
165 situps in 2 minutes
2-mile run in 15:47
Not bad for 38.
My question, then, is this:
Will the Australians take me? Again, I was Infantry - I maintain Infantry standards.
Who would I contact to find out if I am eligible to change my citizenship? AM I able? I love this country, but I also love being a soldier. That I have metal in my leg should not affect my eligibility to serve.
If I pursue this, what is "step one?"
Thank you in advance for any insight!