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Old 05-09-2014, 16:42   #8
The Reaper
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Originally Posted by WarriorDiplomat View Post
Forget the Legionairres if you want to see your child or want to be married. Just go to college quit smoking pot and if it were me and I wanted to join bad enough unless it is recorded somewhere in legal documents I would say nothing about it.
We have been through this many times before.

Lying to your recruiter is rarely a good idea and can come back to haunt you.

Tell the truth, do your best, and let the consequences follow.

BTW, if you don't like the Infantry, I am not sure you are going to like SF either.

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