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Old 08-11-2007, 11:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by highway80west View Post
As I have a lifelong hearing disability, I wish I could have served in the military, as my father did, Ty. One day back in the 1970's, I went to a local Army recruiting office in San Diego, and they told me I would be disqualified from serving because of my handicap.

Nevertheless, I still love and respect the military. My older sister, who has base privileges, always salutes them when she enters the bases.
I can totally relate.
I tried to join the Air Force when I was 16 (1976). My Father served in WWII and my Grandfather in WWI. The recruiter asked me if I had a record. I made the mistake of telling him I had an arrest when I was 15(whlch was a sealed case because I was a minor) and I was told to leave the office. At the time I was homeless and had no life whatsoever. I honestly wanted to serve this country but was discriminated against. (See my intro for more on my early life)
The bottom line is I would have served this country with pride and I know I would have excelled in the military.
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