I tried army and marines right after I got outa high school and both told me no because I 6 months before my physical for em I tore my ACL and mcl and I know what you mean about the oilfield I been tryin that after I was told I couldn't volunteer to serve my country and due to the bills I have I can't afford not to have a full time job
Did you have your ACL repaired? If so, by now you should be healed and ready to go. Once it is healed, the military should be a good option.
rite now the military is going through a RIF (reduction in force). they are putting people out that want out, med boarding, allowing early retirement, not extending retention contracts for senior officers and enlisted. if he was told NO a couple years ago, and they have him still on file, they still more than likely will not allow him in becuase he will need a waiver and they are not granting a lot of waivers rite now. the military is down sizing again, just like during the clinton administration.