I started a thread a while back on my hypothyroid condition and whether enlistment would be possible. The condition doesn't require a waiver because it is controlled by medication, but that does make me dependent on a prescription. According to my physician I can go weeks without it and be fine but I really shouldn't go longer than that.
Since then I have gone through several recruiters and finally received the chance to take the ASVAB and go to MEPS. While I will still always hope for a chance to try out for a special unit, I have to be realistic. I am in fantastic shape, I have a cross country running and MMA background, 93 ASVAB and 127 GT, and I know I can 300 the fitness test but the regulations are explicitly clear about dependence on medication. Its just the reality and it seems I have to accept it.
So the question is, where do I go from here if I want to be the best medic and professional I can be? I am pretty close to having my Bachelors in Biology so I am thinking that should be priority, but when it comes to being active duty what are some options I should look into? I would love to advance my education as much as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Since then I have gone through several recruiters and finally received the chance to take the ASVAB and go to MEPS. While I will still always hope for a chance to try out for a special unit, I have to be realistic. I am in fantastic shape, I have a cross country running and MMA background, 93 ASVAB and 127 GT, and I know I can 300 the fitness test but the regulations are explicitly clear about dependence on medication. Its just the reality and it seems I have to accept it.
So the question is, where do I go from here if I want to be the best medic and professional I can be? I am pretty close to having my Bachelors in Biology so I am thinking that should be priority, but when it comes to being active duty what are some options I should look into? I would love to advance my education as much as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.