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Son discharged

Hi all,
My son shipped out to BC on the 15 of this month. Just received a call from him today saying he is being discharged. He was in great shape and no underlying medical conditions we know of. Anyone have any ideas or advice? He sounded upset on the phone. I am so sad for him. He’s been looking forward to this for so long.
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    B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

    I'm sorry to hear this Angela - did he say if he was being medically discharged or maybe something else?  There could have been something that came up in the "moment of truth" or perhaps he didn't pass his PFA. Hopefully he'll be able to call again soon and give you more info.  Either way hopefully it is something he can get a waiver for and try again in 6 months.  You can also ask him to list you as a person to talk to with legal - otherwise they won't be able to give you any info.  

    I hope you find out something soon.  And please keep in mind that in can take a little time before he gets home - it just depends on how many are in SEPS.

    Stay positive and supportive so you can help him through this.  The link to the FB group is also listed on the main page - join that and you should be able to get more info......hugs to you.

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      Angela

      I was driving when he called so it went straight to voicemail and he just left a message. He was super fit before he left but maybe the stress of it all got to him? Hopefully he can call again soon.
      Thanks for your response! I am so sad for him.
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        Angela

        Just was able to talk to him and he said he was really struggling with depression while he was there. They sent him to the hospital and he was able to talk to a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with adjustment disorder. I guess that’s an automatic separation. Poor guy, he said it’s going to be a relief to come home. He passed all his fitness tests though. Glad he was able to figure this out before he got much further into boot camp and then sub school.
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