About a month ago I visited my dentist to get a required letter stating that my teeth were in “good condition.” He noted in the letter that I had some “minor tooth decay,” aka, a couple cavities. To my defense, not having any insurance made it too easy for me to procrastinate getting the dreaded [...]

Part of the medical screening process for applicants of the Marine Corps Aviation program is a cycloplegic eye refraction. Never really having been to an eye doctor before, I can’t begin to guess of what I’m in for. All I know is that I’ll have to wear funny glasses all day following the exam. For [...]

Got my ASTB scores back yesterday. Same scores as last time, 5/5. I knew I wouldn’t do worse, but I thought I’d show some improvement. The Marine Corps minimum scores are 4/6. I have two choices, I can wait 3 months and take the ASTB again and try to get the second part of my [...]

I didn’t feel good about the decision I made to accept the 1-point waiver for my ASTB score. My OSO’s concern was if I decided to retake the test, and didn’t do as well, I’d have no chance at getting an air contract for OCC Class 190. I trust my OSO, but I also trust [...]

After weeks of studying, I showed up at my OSO’s office today at 3:00PM to take the ASTB. Staff Sergeant B. brought me to the testing room where I began filling out my information. I mentioned I took the test once prior while in talks with the Navy. He told me he needed a different [...]