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Hi i am a person who has sickle cell anemia and i was wondering if by any chance would i be able to join the military. i want to fight for my country?
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Trait or Disease: You have sickle cell disease, i.e., you are homozygous for hemoglobin S gene, you would not be able to join the military. If you have only one copy of hemoglobin S gene, you could serve in the military. A blood test can settle the issue.
Answered 11/27/2017
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