does anyone know if one spouse is active duty in the army, can the other spouse join another branch if they have two kids?
2007-09-20 17:28:00 · 17 answers · asked by dreamover24 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
example if husband is actuve duty army the wife wants to go active duty air force is it possible if they have two kids
2007-09-20 17:28:54 · update #1
Yes they can either be in the same service, different services, or one person only being in the service.
Now if they are in two different services, it would be very difficult for them to be stationed in the same location.
This is my help from Washington, D.C. USA.
2007-09-20 17:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably possible but why would you want to? I'd speculate that the chances of you two getting stationed even within driving distance of each other are remote and are you prepared for the possibility of each on you being stationed on either coast? For years? Remember, you get stationed where you're needed most. How can you raise a family in that situation? They'll TRY to get you within range of each other but there's no promises made even when the couple is in the same branch.
Had I had the opportunity while in the Air Force, I may have married an Air Force member but never in a million years would I have tried to maintain a marriage with someone in a different branch. However, I'll wish you luck and hope it all works out.
2007-09-20 19:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by Chris L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew an Air Force/Army couple, but it's very hard, especially if there are children. Keep in mind that there will have to be a plan for the care of the children if the parents are called to duty suddenly. It's quite possible both could suddenly find themselves half-way around the world. Even though it's most unlikely, you'll have to have a plan in place 24/7 for just such an eventuality. If there are healthy and willing grandparents nearby, for instance, that could be done, but they'll need to be nearby no matter where you're stationed.
2007-09-21 04:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case, I believe that the words "possible" and "feasible" are two very different thoughts. It is possible to join the Air Force if the husband is ARMY. Frankly, the AF hires about anyone. There is an old joke told that says if you have a pulse you can join the Air Force. ;) However, there will be the time of basic training and possibly more advanced training in which the new recruit must be away from the family. Depending on the MOS of the ARMY serviceman and the specialisation of the AF servicewoman, they may not be able to be stationed at the same post and base. It is tricky enough to station two ARMY service people with different MOSs at the same duty station. Possible? It may be. Feasible? Not for most families. How old are you and what makes you prefer a seperate branch? Have you considered hiring at your spouce's post through DOD?
2007-09-20 17:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by delemamomma 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but it can be difficult on the children. Make sure you have a family care plan first, especially in the case that both of you are to be deployed. And as for duty assignments, both services have to station you within 50 miles of each other. Hawaii, San Antonio, Germany are some places I can think of like that.
2007-09-22 05:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by J K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is no prohibition but there is no guarantee the couple would be stationed together or even near each other. Spouses with children joining different services will be very challenging if not impossible to manage.
2007-09-21 08:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by floridaladylaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a set of Bases in North Carolina one is Air Force and the other Army and their grounds back up to each other. I forget their names, but you could ask his or your Superior and get you both stationd over there so you both could be active millitary and still have a familly.
Blessed Be.
2007-09-20 17:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Zero Cool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes. However, there are limited place that the two of you can be stationed together due to the fact that there are not that many places that share both Army and Navy facilities (Bases/Posts)
2007-09-20 17:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but there is no guarantee that ya'll would be located at the same duty station. but if you went army then you could get in the married army couple program or something to that effect.
2007-09-20 20:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by Scott S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you have to have a family care plan in case both spouses are deployed.
2007-09-20 17:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by kflie83 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋