like would i live on base with my husband ? wat will hapeen ? anyone know ...
2007-12-06 06:05:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Greetings ~
There are many benefits to being a "military family," but do not feel pressured to marry just because of that. Even if you marry after he has enlisted, you will be able to get the same benefits.
Some of the benefits include:
* family medical - covers pregnancies, doctor visists, dentists, etc. You may have to use "their" doctors (Ok, the Marines, being part of the Dept. of the Navy, actually see Navy doctors), and some times scheduling is a pain
* there probably will be a lot of moving from base to base as your future husband's career moves him. You may or may not qualify for base housing or reimbursement - depends what is available at the base and what your senority is. The government will pay to move you around, but it isn't lavish - i.e. you'll stay in a Motel 8, not a Hilton.
* you will be able shop at the PX, but they won't "feed" you, per se. The PX has low prices.
* there is loan assistance available for purchasing a house
* Each base has a senior Marine's wife who will take you under her wing and show you the ropes. Even if, or maybe especially if, you are living "off base," you should get to know this woman and the wives of the men in your husband's unit - they will be a blessing to you
After your man graduates from boot, he will be a different person. He will be a Marine. Myself, I would wait to marry until after he graduates - and you get to know this new person. Then, if you decide he is still The One, you can get married with him in his Dress Blues - oooh, and they DO look excellent in their Dress Blues and their white gloves and those polished shoes.
These are perilous times for our Men & Women in Uniform, and it is a tough job being the one at home. You will take care of all of his paperwork, become more organized than you ever dreamed, and your marriage will be put through more tests in one year than an average marriage will have in 5 years. If you aren't tough now, you better be willing to become tough. If you aren't independent, you will be. If you are shy, you will learn to stand up for yourself and your Marine and ask, even demand, that you get what you need and deserve. It isn't for the faint of heart. But is it worth it? For the right person, absolutely. MY Marine is no longer active duty, but we are going on 20 years together.
Ask your man's recruiter if you can meet a few wives. It will be an invaluable lesson on not just what the benefits are, but what it is to be the Wife of a Marine. Just like all men are not cut out to be Marines, not all women are made of the stuff to become a Marine Wife. On the other hand, do not sell yourself short - you are young, and who knows what strengths you will develope as you grow - you may find that when push comes to shove, you are just as smart and just as tough as any Marine out there. Just remember, you don't marry A Marine, you marry the whole darn Corps - it's not just a marriage, it's a way of life.
And there is a sisterhood among wives of Marines, too, just as the men have their brotherhood -- and our motto is -- The only thing tougher than a Marine is - his Wife!
Semper Fi and many blessings.
Karla
2007-12-06 06:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by KMU 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. If he is already in DEP and he gets married, he may just get into a LOT of trouble. he is NOT allowed to change his status in any way while in DEP..and that includes getting married.
If he is not in DEP, and he gets married then chooses to enlist, for the most part:
you will NOT be able to live with him during Boot camp and his schooling. he stands a very good chance of being sent OCONUS right after school.. and most of those are unaccompanied, meaning again, you wouldn't be able to go with him.
During accompanied orders: base housing is maybe, maybe not. there is a procedure, and not everyone gets base housing right away.
2007-12-06 15:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah if he dies his GI issurance will cover his death plus some. Also if you move on base the military families will also help you adjust. So all in all you should be alright. If you still need more answers look online and you will probably get better answers.
2007-12-06 14:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to live on base since he is in the military. My ex husband was in the Army and we had always lived on base. You do not have to though. You can always live off base like some married couples do.
2007-12-06 14:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they will look after you, give you health benefits and if you have a child they will help to pay for their education also they can put you on the housing list to get a nice house for cheap. but for when hes training you will have to stay at home but once training is done they will take full care of you
2007-12-06 14:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might be able to live in base housing, but it is not guaranteed. Depends on his rate, duty station, and deployments.
2007-12-06 14:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jim P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they will look after you. You even get the school benefits of his MGI-Bill and insurance plans. Free housing.. What does these recruiters tell you people these days??
2007-12-06 14:31:09 · answer #7 · answered by crewdawg 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋