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Originally Posted by AdultSpaceJeff
I wanted to serve but when I was 19 an uncle who was a Marine talked me out of it knowing I would be miserable having to deny something that I have been political about.
HIV is not an issue just for gay people and the military tests. There isn't a way around a positive test.
At this point you get a medical discharge for being HIV positive. That is a whole other battle I won't get into today. Countries like Israel will move HIV positive servicemen to non-combat zones and desk positions.
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There is ways around taking the test in the military.. I have seen it first hand.. i.e. When your blood is drawn you step out of line and your "friend" takes your place.. I have seen it happen more than once.. Also if a person is in the reserves of national guard most of the time they send you to a civilian place such as quest for blood work.. I know of more than a few people that have had their "friends" go in their place.. The stupid techs at those places only look at the ssn # and then name on the ID.. They don't care..
And no you don't get a medical discharge for being HIV positive.. You can even re-enlist being HIV positive.. The military can not kick you out for being HIV positive..
I understand HIV has nothing to do with a person being gay or not, Just saying that some people would think twice before helping a openly gay person in time of need.. Peopls will deny that but IT DOES and WILL HAPPEN...!
