He wants to join the military after he gets out of prison

sannesch · #1 11-03-2009, 04:25 PM

So he wants to leave after he comes back to join the military

I can see why he'd want to join (probably army)... good benefits, the gov't will pay for a majority of medical school for me when we marry- which is a lot of money! I know he's just trying to take care of me, it's really thoughtful. But I'm trying to think- is it worth having him gone again? What if he gets killed????????

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**piercedkitten83** · #2 11-03-2009, 04:28 PM

Depending on his record w/the law, he may not be able to join the military.

JamieShay · #3 11-03-2009, 04:35 PM

sorry to say but if he is a convicted felon he wont be able to.
*****slim chance**** if he challenges his record with the military, he might but its a very slim chance.

ChocoholicMom · #4 11-03-2009, 04:41 PM

Agreed. I know a few people who were rejected from the military - army, navy and marines...

onlyluv4him · #5 11-03-2009, 05:29 PM

U.S Government will not accept anyone that is a convicted felon. If he does make it, then it was meant to be for him. Good Luck!

Hisoneandonly · #6 11-03-2009, 09:07 PM

LIke everyone else said if he is a felon he can't be in the military.
Personally I couldn't be a military wife (sounds weird considering, I"m a prison wife) but that is me.

cloverslady · #7 11-03-2009, 09:19 PM

i know some guys who joined the army not cause they wanted to but get their record expunged? but i dont know to what extent.
i heard of some recruiters having their way around guys who's gang affiliated to be able to get in.

Mrs.Osorio · #8 11-03-2009, 09:21 PM

During war time the military is known to give waivers to people and let them in the service. I know because I used to be in the Navy and there were several sailors that had been given the choice to join the military or go to jail. It depends on what he was convicted of.

MikesBabydoll09 · #9 11-04-2009, 05:57 PM

Depends on conviction..

Good chance though that they wont because of having a felony record :\- my guy was going to possibly get back into it when he got out, but that got shot back down (no pun intended)

mywife19 · #10 11-04-2009, 09:47 PM

If that's what makes him happy and he really feels that he would be making a difference in the world and himself as a man, then all for it! My husband was in the military for 7 years and he feels a much better service can be provided by participating in activities that help those around us (i.e., charity, community service, youth group organizations...). If your hubby's record gets in the way of him being in the military (which is likely based on the previous posts), then it might be good to look into other ways of servicing our nation...

waitn4mybaby · #11 11-04-2009, 09:58 PM

They give waivers for things like DUI's or some misdemeanors, not felonies and even if you get your record expunged, the government can always pull it up. If he has been to prison, he can't join the military. You can look on the following link to the Army's website and it should answer any questions you have. http://www.army.com/resources/item/2150

~Shadowfax~ · #12 11-04-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sannesch

So he wants to leave after he comes back to join the military

I can see why he'd want to join (probably army)... good benefits, the gov't will pay for a majority of medical school for me when we marry- which is a lot of money! I know he's just trying to take care of me, it's really thoughtful. But I'm trying to think- is it worth having him gone again? What if he gets killed????????

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First of all that is very honorable that he feels a higher calling to serve his country, kudos to him.

You may very well know much more about this than I, just going on second hand knowledge from some men I work with, but, make sure you realize all the ins-and-outs to spousal benefits concerning education. It is my understanding that they are usually given to spouses after a specified length of time is already served with an additional commitment of more time. Plus they are really not all that much money compared to the actual cost of medical school - this would definitely NOT be a reason to join the military. Don't want to be a Debbie Downer, just want you to be informed.

Midnyghtcloud · #13 11-05-2009, 10:43 PM

haha funny statement that i saw above. i USED to be a military wife. lmfao
and, i HATED it! now this, yeah it sucks, but at least i love this guy that im waitin on
horrible, right? lol

LiveLoveLearn · #14 11-08-2009, 01:23 AM

Have you talked to him and told him your feelings on the matter? It's his choice but it will affect you so it's something that should be agreed upon. Military life is hard and if he is serious about it then I would suggest you do some research about what it is like to be a military wife. Get informed and do some deep soul searching. I hope it works out for you.

darwin · #15 11-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Doesnt matter how you feel the military wont take him, just a fact of life. Best to move on to plan B.