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RiggerWings
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But you jump. You will really regret that in 20 years. My knees and hips are shot. Working with the the tactical comm equipment has also caused the hearing to go down as well.
Sorry if I misled you, but I am not a jumper. I actually volunteered for my position because it was one of the only places in the Air Force that my job could go to jump school.
I applied and started my class III physical, all was well until they got in my records and saw that I had a herniated disc in my back. They sent me for another MRI and the results were actually worse than the previous MRI.
Fast forward a year, I tried again with a new airborne flight doc (Lt Col) who again sent me for an MRI...well, lets just say he denied me as well!
So I pack the chutes and run the drop zone. I get to ensure everyone else comes down safe and kick myself in the ass for not being able to go. In the Army though, if you have a pulse and don't have sickle cell...you're in. The Air Force acts as if you're a pilot to allow you jump, lots more strict for no reason.
Last edited on Fri Jan 12th, 2018 08:01 pm by RiggerWings
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