Also, just so you know here is some contact information regarding the "College First Enlistment Program" that my VA rep sent me a few days ago.
"Carol" is our VA rep, and SSG Burl is apparently in charge of Tuition Assistance for the state of Missouri. Since your son has never served, he should be eligible for this program.
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Carol,
I just had a call from a soldier currently on Active Duty at Fort Leonard
Wood. He said you had spoken to him about the opportunity to join the guard
and not be deployable for 2 years.
That is an enlistment program "College
First Enlistment Option" that is available to non-prior service applicants
only.
So, in this case, it will not work for the soldier coming off active duty and
joining the National Guard.
v/r
Mike
SSG Michael Buhr
MONG Federal TA Manager
Comm. - 573-638-9500 ext. 7644
PBX - 7644
Fax - 573-638-9620
Email -
michael.buhr@us.army.mil
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