COVID-19 hospitalization “permanently disqualifying”, says USMEPCOM

[LTMCUSN]

Coronavirus Survivors 'Permanently Disqualified' from Joining U.S. Military

This ban applies uniquely applies to coronavirus survivors while allowing applicants with histories of other viral, non-chronic illnesses to enter the military.

www.newsweek.com

Anyone have some insight on this? I assume if you’re in HPSP (cleared MEPS already) this isn’t an issue?

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[Gastrapathy]

This just means that they need a waiver. It’s no big deal. I assume they are trying to keep someone from showing up at bootcamp with COVID. No big deal IMO

 

[Slevin]

I wonder if we catch COVID if we can med boarded for it

 

[GreenHousePub]

Coronavirus Survivors 'Permanently Disqualified' from Joining U.S. Military

This ban applies uniquely applies to coronavirus survivors while allowing applicants with histories of other viral, non-chronic illnesses to enter the military.

www.newsweek.com

Anyone have some insight on this? I assume if you’re in HPSP (cleared MEPS already) this isn’t an issue?

If you're in - you're already in. To quote Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: "You little scumbag. I've got your name. I've got your ass. "