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Is it possible to serve in the armed forces with a herpes diagnosis?
Posted on 9/21/17 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 9/21/17 at 4:58 pm
My son's dream is to serve his country in the U.S. military. The only thing between him and his dream is a sexual indiscretion that occurred two years ago. He was diagnosed with genital herpes after a blood test, and an examination by a doctor. My son was prescribed medication for his condition. He suffered one outbreak two years ago, for which he took exactly one pill. He hasn't suffered another outbreak since. His condition is easily treatable, and wouldn't seem to interfere with any military duties he may be given.
His recruiter says his only hope is to get documentation of a misdiagnosis. Is this even possible? Has any one else on this board ever faced this problem and found a solution?
My son is crushed. Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
His recruiter says his only hope is to get documentation of a misdiagnosis. Is this even possible? Has any one else on this board ever faced this problem and found a solution?
My son is crushed. Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to Perfect Circle
Joining the military is the new welfare.
Tell him to get a real job and actually serve. Firefighter, police officer, etc.
Tell him to get a real job and actually serve. Firefighter, police officer, etc.
This post was edited on 9/21/17 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to Perfect Circle
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diagnosed with genital herpes
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Alabama Fan
checks out.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to Perfect Circle
Discretions have consequences
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:01 pm to Perfect Circle
Your boy bout that I-65 gas station life doe..
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:02 pm to Perfect Circle
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Perfect Circle
Alabama Fan
Citronelle, Alabama
Member since Sep 2017
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Is it possible to serve in the armed forces with a herpes diagnosis?
I love the OT.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:02 pm to Perfect Circle
Only if he's transgender
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:04 pm to Perfect Circle
should have been alerted when he began to get sent to the principal's office in kindergarten
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:05 pm to Perfect Circle
Over 50% of Americans have herpes. Some of these people are surely in the military.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:05 pm to Perfect Circle
he will be fine, you actually have to have herpes to get in the Marine Corps
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:08 pm to Perfect Circle
I'd never tell my parents if I had an std
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:08 pm to Perfect Circle
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Alabama Fan
Your daughter likely has it too
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:09 pm to Walt OReilly
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I'd never tell my parents if I had an std
So how long have you been lying to your parents?
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:09 pm to fightin tigers
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Alabama Fan
Your daughter likely has it too
likely...and the wife if she gave it to the son.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:10 pm to redstick13
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Over 50% of Americans have herpes.
Ehhhh
Do you mean 50% of sexually active adults have HPV?
Because
A. That isn't really herpes
B. That's not 50% of all people
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