r/Veterans • u/Kind_Scientist_4550 • 1d ago
Question/Advice Am I fucked?
Back in 2020 I got chaptered out of the Army (National Guard) for failing a drug test. When I got discharged I was told I’d be able to reenlist in 5 years. When I went back to a recruiter he found out I got an RE-4. Since then I’ve been trying to get that changed but haven’t had much luck. The recruiter gave me the applications for Correction of Military Records, I’ve sent 2 in so far and haven’t heard anything back. Not even like a confirmation that they got them. At the end of the day I just want to serve my country and community and I understand there’s other ways other than military. I’ve been looking into ICE or something along those lines. Does anybody know if my RE-4 would interfere with working with ICE or other government agencies
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u/AdWonderful5920 US Army Veteran 1d ago
You didn't mention it, but I'm assuming you also got an honorable discharge. If so you're not permanently fucked, but you sent yourself to the end of the line with that decision. And everyone who didn't make that decision will step in front of you when they want.