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In response to the original question from "weed wacker;" you will be able to join the military if you are a mmj cardholder. Long story short, you will not be able to use the mmj card once you join, and you must deny ever having or being perscribed such a card. The military does not look kindly to the recreational or medical use of any drug that is federally controlled. They have this strict stance for many reasons but, what I've noticed since all branches are properly manned at the current time is: the stance on controlled substances is benificial in weeding out(no pun intended) individuals with weak body conditions that need drugs to operate at full capacity. I know this beacuse I've served my time in the Navy and was around many people that found marijuana worth the risk while in the military. I witnessed too many decent individuals become jobless and helpless due to the use of marijuana in the military.

If you really enjoy using marijuana don't risk it with the military. Unfortunately the military has much more power than one thinks over their future and career and when it comes down to drug use, they will ruin your life...period. I currently hold a mmj card but recieved it after my time in the Navy was up. When you sign up for the military you will find even your leave time (when you go home) is also the militaries time. You will never be free until your enlistment, or contract is up.

All that being said, I enjoyed seeing the world, flying some of the fastest aircraft in the nation, and serving the country that has given me so many freedoms. Don't let a stupid drug decide the rest of your life.