• Behavioral Medicine

  August 26, 2010

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  submitted by Captain Joe Afanador on Aug 26 2010

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• Codey Brandon O'Neal

  Aug 27, 2010 1:10 PM

  Dear Captain Joe,

  I really loved your video, but i'm only 15 and yet i'm really intrested in the army I would love to hear back from you and would like to keep writing to you over the Internet or through the mail i would prefer the mail!

  Thank you,

  Codey O'Neal

  
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  • CPT Afanador

    Aug 27, 2010 9:01 PM

    Hi Codey,

    I'm glad to hear about your interest in the Army. The Army is an exciting career with many opportunities. I look forward to answering any questions that you may have.

    CPT Afanador

    
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• Kellis

  Aug 30, 2010 11:16 PM

  Hi Captain Afanador,

  My question is I'm a 42 year old women who will be 43 in November. I have a BA in speech Pathology, a MA in Counseling Psychology, and working on my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Im currently in my second year. I would like to join the Army, and have them pay for the remainder of my schooling. I understand I will have to give 3 years. That does not bother me. I've always wanted to be in the service. I understand I need a age waiver, as well as an moral waiver. I got into trouble when I was 22 years old. It was a felony, then reduced to a misdemeanor, then dropped and expunging of the record. I wanted to know how hard will it be for me to get into the service. I have contacted the Amedd office here in my area. One person says I may have a change, anther just say he doesn't think it wil happen, but he can get me in another way. I was wondering if you could give me some fedback.

  Thank you

  
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  • CPT Afanador

    Aug 31, 2010 8:37 PM

    Hi Kellis,

    First of all congrats on going for your Psy.D. I love Army psychology and it has been the best decision I have ever made. Of course, as a fellow Psy.D. I'm a little bias. To work as an active duty Army psychologist you will need to graduate from an APA accredited program as well as an APA accredited internship. If you are currently in an APA accredited program then you are on the right track. If you are looking for a way to pay for your education while you are still in graduate school I would talk with your AMEDD recruiter about HPSP scholarships. My recommendation for you would be to move forward and put together a packet and see what your recruiter can do for you. I hope this gave you the answers you were looking for. If you have any other questions just ask. And Good luck on your studies (I know it can rough at times).

    CPT Afanador

    
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• Henry mascarenhas

  Aug 31, 2010 11:52 AM

  Hi , presently im working in US army base . im a non american is it possible to join US army. what is procedure to join.

  
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• CPT Afanador

  Aug 31, 2010 8:26 PM

  Hey Henry,

  I know of individuals who were not American citizens and were still able to join the US Army. To get more percise information on how the exact procedures you should contact your local Army recruiter. I hope I was able to point you in the right direction.

  CPT Afanador

  
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• 2LT Devona Bonner

  Sep 7, 2010 11:32 PM

  Hey sir, I didn't know you were famous!!!! KIT

  
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