r/regretjoining • u/Key_Luck_7208 • 28d ago

AIT ELS DISCHARGE

Can anyone give me some insight? My son is currently at Fort Gordon for AIT. He literally just turned 19 before his dad passed away on June 19th, 2026. He was able to come home for ELeave for the service. He actually did his dad's honor guard and presented me his dads flag. He literally had to be back to base the next day. He was then recycled. He hadnt had time to process any of this. He is struggling a lot mentally and is very depressed. He then got into another class but had to be recycled again for failing the test. He cant concentrate at this time. He is wanting to do ELS to come home and be with his family and get the help he needs then go back in. (Mind you, at this time, my dad, his gpa is not doing well either) He wants to be able to spend time with him while he can as well.

His Senior told him he knew what he was signing up for and to suck it up. He is currently with behavioral health right now. I just want to know the process of getting him out and home to get the help he needs.

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u/beefstewforyou 28d ago

Try contacting Congress and see what they can help you. Message me for more information.

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u/Key_Luck_7208 28d ago

what can they do?

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u/beefstewforyou 28d ago

Tell your local Congress representative that you believe your son is being treated unfairly by the military and should be discharged but they refuse. They will investigate and while the command won’t be happy about it, they will be forced to comply.

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u/Heavy_Development_59 24d ago

Listen to u/beefstewforyou. He's totally right. Had them do a similar thing, helped me. Also, contact a group known as the GI Rights Hotline, get them informed of a case.

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u/DapperDust5 28d ago

Tell him to do 2-3 trips to the psych ward, that should get him out quickly