wondering why...

Voyager` · **Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:58 pm wondering why...**

I have been attempting to get into the national guard lately but I am not allowed to join since i have chrones diease. I have treid multiple times since we thought we found a couple ways that would allow me to koin still and it didnt work. I really wish i could join but i can't i am looking for other ways i can serve the country some way but i have no idea how does anyone have any ideas?

gilbert3729 · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:11 am**

Maybe you could serve the country by raising money and donating it?

Voyager` · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:15 am**

yea thats a possibilty but i wanna do more than just give money. I have been thinking alot lately and i realized what i have done with my life so far and how when ever i do try to make something out of myself i am denied its becomeing really frustrateing and i just am haveing a hard time with it

Defiant · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:19 am**

Well, I can understand. You should try to prove that its in check. I have heard that proving it is under control and will never be a problem, they will waive it. A doctors note helps.

Voyager` · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:25 am**

thanks defiant i have tried that as well tho and it was not enough i am stil ltrying to find a way to join but its just looking like its going to be impossible

Sam Kenobi · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:36 am**

I know what you mean about wanting to help somehow and not being able to. I have MS, and even though in my case it's non-restricting, it's still there and really dwindles my chances of being able to join anything like the Air national Guard or air force. Have you thought about Peace Corps or Americorps? I think they're both equal opportunity

Voyager` · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:38 am**

hmm i never really thought about that i just might have to look into those if i cant figure a way to joing the national guard thanks

Defiant · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:40 am**

Also, the air force is alot easier to join.

Voyager` · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:48 am**

hehe i never flew before

i would like to tho just never was a need to yet

Defiant · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:49 am**

Nice. They have paratroopers though.

Voyager` · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:00 am**

paratrooping would be cool chrones diease disqualifies me for all military tho

unless i can find some way and i am trying my best i have got to say botu the only way i can get in is if the draft is brought back

even then it would be hard tho

Defiant · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:01 am**

Bah, my friend just joined the air force. He ran too much, fractured his hip, and is out. Medical discharge. He gets veteran benefits and is 40% disabled.