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Can a girlfriend live on Marine base?
For starters, an unmarried couple cannot live on a base outside of certain extenuating circumstances that would have the non-service member defined as a caregiver for the service member’s children. As a result, unmarried military couples typically live off-base.
Does the Army pay you more if you have a child?
The military does not pay people more money because they have dependents. There is no increase in pay for getting married, or for having children. In most cases, BAH is paid for the location where the service member is stationed. BAH is typically not paid to service members who reside in the barracks in the US.
What happens if a Marine gets a girl pregnant?
“If a female Marine gets pregnant and has a child, she’ll go on her maternity convalescent leave for six weeks, which has been the case before,” Garn said.
Is it worth the wait from military girlfriend to military wife?
As a girl who went from military girlfriend to military wife, I can tell you it is worth the wait. Shortly after my husband returned from that deployment we were engaged and married less than 6 months later. It was that time as a girlfriend, during that deployment, that both of us learned our relationship was meant for marriage.
Is there a charge for family members in the military?
There is a nominal charge for in-patient care of family members. For families not located near military health facilities, the military medical insurance program (TRICARE) pays 80\% to 100\% of the costs at civilian hospitals and clinics. Dental care is free to service members.
Should you get married prematurely before a deployment?
When you feel the pressure to marry prematurely before a deployment, know better. When it all just seems unfair, know better. As a girl who went from military girlfriend to military wife, I can tell you it is worth the wait. Shortly after my husband returned from that deployment we were engaged and married less than 6 months later.
How do I change my military spouse PCs order?
Military spouses who are on their active-duty spouse’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders must contact the Military Help Line at 877-CIS-4MIL (877-247-4645, TTY: 800-877-8339) or [email protected] to let the team know they are moving according to military orders and, therefore, are requesting expedited processing.