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Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
« on: September 28, 2022, 07:25:15 am »
Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
By Rachel S. Cohen
 Sep 27, 04:15 PM

 
The Air Force and Space Force are now offering a second chance to applicants who test positive for the high-inducing chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during their entrance physical.

The temporary policy change marks an attempt to rethink an aspect of the Air Force’s stringent ban on marijuana use as the service struggles to meet its recruiting goals.


“Previously, a positive THC result on the initial test would have led to a permanent bar from entry into the [Air Force or Space Force],” Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek said. “The pilot program offers some prospective applicants an opportunity to retest after 90 days if they are granted a waiver.”
 
“We have to be realistic today,” Air Force recruiting boss Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas said.
By Rachel S. Cohen

To earn a waiver, applicants must score at least 50 points on the Armed Forces Qualification Test, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, possess a high school diploma and be otherwise medically qualified for service. They must meet all other qualification standards as well.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/09/27/aim-high-air-force-green-lights-waivers-for-thc-positive-applicants/
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Re: Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2022, 07:27:19 am »
Yeah, man - - - COOL! :headbang:
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Re: Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2022, 11:13:50 am »

It's okay if your co-pilot gets high, right?
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Re: Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2022, 12:04:38 pm »
Yeah, as much as I know potheads are more relaxed and less dangerous than drunks, I still would not want one in control of a fighter with a full load of ordnance, if for no other reason than that there's too much risk of an accident.
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