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  • What should I be doing right now and if this even possible for me?

    Posted by MrSandwich on November 15, 2023 at 2:50 am

    Hello everyone,

    Quick Background on me:

    Served 4 years in the Marine Corps as a JFO; couple years with ANGLICO and the last one with the infantry. After getting out I worked at a fintech startup for a while and then went back to school. Currently attending Columbia University, class of 2027 (getting my BA). Last summer, I did a private equity internship and this summer I’ll be interning at a multi billion dollar hedge fund which I’ll most likely be at for the duration of my time at Columbia. I’ll be 29 by the time I graduate.


    I’m really interested in becoming a fighter pilot in the air national guard, it’s kind of been a dream of mine ever since I was at ANGLICO.


    Here are some medical obstacles I’m gonna have to overcome.

    – misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder after I got out by the va; was prescribed medication; never took it (I can get doctors notes saying that I don’t have it)

    – diagnosed with adhd by the va; prescribed medication; took it for about a month, never refilled, haven’t used it since 2020.

    -diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea during C&P exam (no CPAP machine; 0% rating but service connected)

    – overall I’m at a 60% va disability rating (aches and pains mostly)


    My question is, am I able to even pursue this? And, if so, what are the steps I need to take to get everything in order so that I can start applying once I’m at 90 credits.


    I realize that I’m gonna be “older” by the time I’m done with school so whatever guidance you guys have on what I can do beforehand to make this a smooth-ish process would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.





    MrSandwich replied 1 year ago 1 Member · 0 Replies
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