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    Medically Separated Firstie - Question

    This post is for all the barrack lawyers, real lawyers, and those with an opinion - I could really use all three right now. Back in JAN2020 I was medically separated from the military due to a neurological condition. My MEB/PEB found there to be reasoning to medically retire me from the Army...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Thank you for this and your support. Not getting too into it, but they have deleted his post so I think they know who’s in the right... Depending on when her wedding is, so long as he can put in an ETP (exception to policy) in a timely manner, he should be able to go. Of course, as you...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Couldn’t agree more with your “classmate” discussion, and Im thankfully my 2020 classmates see it the same way. Looking forward to being at graduation for support, and the events in the future. Policies change with leadership and I accept that. While I do wish the “grandfathering“ could be...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    I’m fortunate to have a family friend that is a long time VA employee - she’s been such a blessing during this to ensure I have everything in order so I receive maximum benefits
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Interested in your thoughts of this then - requesting to keep the stone and then placing it into another memorable token? Or are you of the belief that anything in an USMA ring is exclusive for graduates? My stone is not USMA granite and was from a third party seller
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Not quite sure that meets criteria for lying by omission... that’s a large assumption to state I would blatantly say “Yeah this is my USMA ring” and leave it at that. Plus, I have mentioned that I would not wear the ring - strictly keep as a token of the memories. My father, for a time (no...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Yes sir, right on the money - the experiences I had, friends I made, and connections I have will serve me well even if there isn't a diploma... Best of luck to your son/daughter, I wish them the best. The application process to USMA is the biggest gut-check for the entire "47-month experience"...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Funny enough, I pursued a cross-commission packet for the Air Force in 13S (Space Operations) because it (1) aligns with my major and (2) my goal was to become a FA-40 for the Army. I ultimately could not submit my packet for branching purposes (removes me from the USMA branching population and...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Those haven't been offered to me, but I am about to be seen by the VA - will be sure to bring that up and see if that's a possibility to be permitted for readmission into USMA. I will utilize your advice for both Chief of Staff and whitehouse.gov - might not work out/help but definitely won't...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Thank you ma'am. I wish your son all the best, especially with Post Night in the next two weeks!
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    I wanted to thank everyone for your responses and the support/thoughts! Several people mentioned the "grandfathering" process and I thought it best to address it in a singular post. This is a very smart avenue of thinking, especially with the class of 2021 being "warned" before affirmation...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    Please do not stop supporting (I know you won't) your son's dream to attend USMA. There are horror stories no matter the school and USMA is still an amazing institution. The Army is a very rough, "chew you up and spit you out" place though - if you cannot meet the needs, you will be gone. I...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    I really don't want to start the media bomb... because, despite my current displeasure, I have no desire to ruin USMA's reputation. And yes haha, I have been fortune to form bonds with my academic department the past 3 years - so will be pursuing a 2-year accelerated program to receive my...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    You are correct, it is a command decision. The problem is I was originally recommended to be retained for graduation because my medical condition would not interfere with completion of studies, especially as all my military training had been accomplished. The BDE Surgeon told me on 08JAN he...
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    Firstie Medically Separated & Class Ring Inquiry

    I am very lucky to have a father who served until O-6, and I begrudgingly had to utilize the "dad card" this past semester to initiate a move in progress from the command team via a family friend who is about to be promoted to LTG. At the same point, I don't want to "destroy" USMA if pursuing...
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