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sjfcontrol wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:(Is it possible to be honorably discharged and still be under 21?)

Yes, they can be discharged early for a number of reasons. Due to sickness or injury they could be medically separated or even retired. Some family event might qualify them for a hardship discharge.

Ok, thanks. I was never sure if it was possible or not. From your description, I presume that it would be an unusual situation for somebody to qualify for honorable discharge while under 21?

I wouldn't say it's unusual because it does happen. I would say it is not common. One exception to that statement would be due to combat related injuries. In Iraq and Afghanistan, there were lots of young men & women that sustained serious injuries due to an IED or enemy fire that wound up being medically retired.

sjfcontrol wrote:(Is it possible to be honorably discharged and still be under 21?)

Yes, they can be discharged early for a number of reasons. Due to sickness or injury they could be medically separated or even retired. Some family event might qualify them for a hardship discharge.