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    Does anyone know how to appeal a military drug test?

    Well, you need to have a HAIR TEST done- if you have an in depth hair study done for the past 6 months or so- or even 3 months- that would over ride the militarys "Pee in a cup, you're positive" 20 dollar urine test. Then, when given this they will be forced to throw out their test. Good Luck
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    Is westpoint only for the army?

    Technically, it breaks down like this: West Points emphasis is on the US Army. Annapolis emphasis is on the US Navy/Marine Corp The Air Force Academy in Colorado is for Air Force. The United States Coast Guard Academy is obviously for USCG. Getting into ANY of these schools is very...
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    how when do i rank up from referral program(army)?

    You will be awarded more rank usually around the 6 month mark- the military wants to make sure you won't wash out, and they want to make sure your buddy doesn't wash out also. Once you've been in the military 6 months, the odd's are very good you'll finish your enlistment. It'll be easy to...
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    What makes you love what you do in the military?

    *Chuckles* What did I totally love about being in the military? Well this was 30 years ago,,,but I was at my physical best when I was in. I went Signal Corp because I had a 2 year degree in electronics, and I was screwed out of my Warrant Officership- I'm still emotionally scratchy on that...
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    What is boot camp like in the Air Force?

    You do pushups, situps, and 2 mile runs. You will be trained to think as an airman, you will be trained to think in a military way- this is called a "military bearing". You will be given innoculations against various dieases, you will be trained in the history of the USAF, you will be issued...
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    A star that flashes or only blinks brightly twice?

    Sounds more like you've seen a sattlite enter the earths shadow will make that 'flash' that you've described.
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    these big army choppers wont stop passing right on top of my house!!!!?

    Well,,,,. You knew there was an army base close by when you moved in. You knew the army operated 24/7/365- and when not traveling by ground vehicles we traveled by rotorwing. What they are doing is: 1)Practicing aerial manouvers so they don't lose their flying skills. 2)Clocking airtime so...
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    Is there a way to join the military without meeting physical requirements.?

    Your first quesiton is NO, you must be physically fit and able at all times. No, there isn't any "relaxed standards" for attorneys and doctors- they're still expected, demanded in fact- to lead from the front. That means they are ALWAYS in excellent physical shape, they are ALWAYS able to...
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    how much money do they take out of military pay for taxes?

    Depending if your'e married or not, and how many kids? Rule of thumb is around 28% with a high of 35% and a low around 16% of the gross
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    10 Points for Astronomy/Space Movies?

    "2001" is a good one. "Moon 44" is another. Star Trek- the orginal movies with the orginal actors. "The Right Stuff" is an excellent documentary on our space program. "The day the earth stood still" made back in 1955 or so. "Forbidden Planet" which was made around 1956. Or, if you want to...
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