Hello,
I am an AGR Soldier and I have just recieved my 20 year letter for my total years of service. I will have 19 years active duty time March 18th 2012. I am getting ready to go to Fort Knox for (supposedly) my final visit. I will be seeing a Dr Ordaz? Then I assume my NARSUM will...
I also had 2 open heart surgeries. I have a prosthetic aortic valve in my heart now and am on blood thinners for life as a result. The only way you would have multiple surgeries is if you are over the age of 50. If you are under the age of 50 then you will get a mechanical vale and never have to...
I also had a Aortic valve replacement in 2008. I have a St Judes prosthetic valve in my heart and am on coumadin for life. With that said, I am still going through the board process which could take several months to be complete yet. I will have 19 Years of AD in 6 more months. Im hopeful to...
I have 6 more months until I hit my 19 years of active duty time. Can I drop my 20 year letter at that point and be safe? Meaning will I be able to retire with my 20 years Active Duty time as long as I make it to the 19 year mark and drop my retirement request for a retirement date? I had 2 open...
I have 18 years and 5 months of active duty and had open heart surgery for aortic insufficiency. The docs replaced my aortic valve with a mechanical valve as well as did 1 bypass. I have one more appointment this week at Knox. what are the odds that I will be able to make my 20 for retirement? I...