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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 by Perfect Circle
S W Alabama
Member since Sep 2017
7479 posts
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.
Posted by Post It Bandit
Member since Mar 2008
3071 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 4:59 pm to
Sorry for partying
Posted by Steauxn
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Dec 2007
19277 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 4:59 pm to
alter alert
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
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Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to
Hehehe
Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Member since Dec 2011
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Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to
Joining the military is the new welfare.

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 by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
36466 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to
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diagnosed with genital herpes

quote:

Alabama Fan

checks out.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
34142 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:00 pm to
Discretions have consequences
Posted by rsbd
banks of the Mississippi
Member since Jan 2007
22659 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:01 pm to
Your boy bout that I-65 gas station life doe..
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39461 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:02 pm to
quote:

Perfect Circle
Alabama Fan
Citronelle, Alabama
Member since Sep 2017
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quote:

Is it possible to serve in the armed forces with a herpes diagnosis?



I love the OT.

Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
65899 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:02 pm to
Thanks, dad.
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
8800 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:02 pm to
Only if he's transgender
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
82678 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:04 pm to
should have been alerted when he began to get sent to the principal's office in kindergarten
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
39760 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:05 pm to
Over 50% of Americans have herpes. Some of these people are surely in the military.
Posted by bunky
Portland, Ore.
Member since Jul 2011
4639 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:05 pm to
Rub some dirt on it.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
25295 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:05 pm to
he will be fine, you actually have to have herpes to get in the Marine Corps
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:08 pm to
I'd never tell my parents if I had an std
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
74417 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:08 pm to
quote:

Alabama Fan


Your daughter likely has it too
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
39760 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:09 pm to
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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 by CptBengal
BR Baby
Member since Dec 2007
71661 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:09 pm to
quote:

Alabama Fan


Your daughter likely has it too


likely...and the wife if she gave it to the son.
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:10 pm to
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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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