Ed Thomas, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service told Air Force Times. He emphasized that applicants who test positive for THC while at MEPS are “permanently” prohibited from entering the Air Force or Space Force. Cannabis use may no longer disqualify prospective applicants from joining the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force as long as they stop consuming it once in the service. Those numbers “could mean as more states adopt more leniency toward cannabis and THC derivatives, we anticipate a continued increase” in waiver requests, Air Force Recruiting Service spokeswoman Chrissy Cuttita. Between 30 September – 31 December 2022 — the Air Force Recruiting Service granted waivers to 43 applicants who tested positive for THC. This was a larger know then expected.
In a big step for the military to join the 21st century in late September, the Air Force and Space Force announced a new pilot program that would grant certain applicants who test positive for THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, a chance to retest and possibly join the ranks. Between 30 September – 31 December 2022 — the Air Force Recruiting Service granted waivers to 43 applicants who tested positive for THC. This was a larger know then expected.
Those numbers “could mean as more states adopt more leniency toward cannabis and...
Read the full article @ Fresh Toast