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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

Experience in the area

Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations

Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications

Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials

Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors

Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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Recent Answers from MARK A. HOWELL

2012-01-12 medical:

Kamron,  Since you've already been to MEPS what you need to do now is get it in writing from a doctor that you're OK.  Ideally you need a doctor who also works for the VA, because you have the best chances

2012-01-09 Need your help:

Tyler,  Congratulations on your pending marriage.  The AF will do their best to keep you guys together as long as you're married.  Even though you have the rank and time in service, they always move the

2012-01-01 Hearing Impaired - left ear only:

Tina,  Following is a direct quote from the military medical regulations:    Acceptable audiometric hearing levels (both ears) are:     (1) Pure tone at 500, 1000, and 2000 cycles per second of not more

2011-12-25 medical rule:

David,  Hypothyroidism is the opposite of hyperthyroidism – or overactive thyroid – a condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroxine.  According to the military medical regs for enlistment

2011-12-22 Tourettes and my career.:

T.J.,  Yes, they definitely have to go through with it.  There's constantly different rewards being offered for getting recruits for them, but usually it's money.  Sometimes it's U.S. Citizenship.  If

 

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