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Can I join the Marines?
Wed, 06/14/2017 - 17:27Topic: Teen Zone
Hello! I could not find any of this online so I thought I would ask someone here.
I want to join the Marines once I get out of high school although I do have a history of epilepsy I think am able to get in because;
Have not had a seizure in 5 years
EEG perfectly normal
Can come off medication at anytime (Currently in the process of doing)
My friend who is now in the Marines also said this should be able to be wavered do you think so?
Thanks!
Shawnna Age 17
Comments
I wouldn't suggest it.
Submitted by morrigan067@gmail.com on Fri, 2017-06-30 - 18:08
I wouldn't suggest it. Especially right after graduation. Usually government run police forces or army/navy/air force has a tight restriction on medical history.
For the marines, one needs to
Submitted by epihelp on Wed, 2017-06-14 - 20:42
For the marines, one needs to be seizure free off medicines for 5 years