GoGoJuice88

Hello! I'm a former Navy pilot who left active duty about 9 years ago, but I'd like to fly for the Air Force Reserves. 8 years ago I was (wrongly) prescribed antidepressants for less than 5 months and am now wondering if I will be disqualified. I have this letter (below) from my physician that states I did not have a mental disorder. Any thoughts on whether or not I'm screwed? No recurring symptoms or medical conditions. Many thanks!!! GoGoJuice "To Whom it May Concern: Approximately eight years ago, patient was prescribed an antidepressant (Effexor) for less than five months. At the time he was suffering from mild depression and anxiety, and was having trouble sleeping due to frequent nocturia. Several months after starting the Effexor, patient had a surgical procedure to remove a small benign bladder lesion, after which his nocturia and night awakening stopped. Once patient was no longer waking up frequently due to his bladder issue, his mood and anxiety improved and he no longer required the Effexor. It is our belief that his mild depression and anxiety were related to frequent awakening and not due to a mental disorder. Sincerely, DR X"

Also thanks BFM this and Hipspeed. I appreciate your feedback as well on this.

Thanks Lazlo. Also, if they haven't been, would you mind asking me how they avoided it? I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks BFM. I'm the first navy guy our squadron has taken in for several years and we were told by AF SERE/USAFR AFRC HQ AFRC/A3R: From the SERE functional here: "US Navy SERE Training is not equivalent to USAF SERE training. US Navy SERE training has a separate training standard, additionally Navy SERE training does not meet the same training line items as USAF SERE training. The officer will have to accomplish S-V80-A (SERE), S-V80-B, and S-V90-A." Do you know where I should start looking in AF regs? Thanks a T-O-N!

Hello Everyone! I'm an ex navy pilot in the process of swapping from gold to silver wings. I remember when I graduated from navy SERE, the guy who handed me my graduation certificate told me to place a copy in a safety deposit box. Despite the fact I have all my SERE documentation in order, I was recently told I will have to attend air force SERE and would like to see if anyone has made the gold to silver transition without attending air force SERE. Or, if you haven't made the transition, do you know anyone else I can reach out to for clarification? I'll name my firstborn grandchild in your honor if you can help me get out of this. Thanks everyone!