What happens if you and your spouse are in the military?

When one military member marries another, the couple becomes a “dual military” couple, also known as mil-to-mil marriages. Army spouses, Air Force husbands and wives, Navy couples, Marine Corps families, and Coast Guard couples know there are more pay and higher allowances offered to married couples.

Does military spouse get paid?

Although not known as “military marriage pay,” service members do receive a pay increase as part of their housing and cost-of-living allowances after they get married.

What do I need to do once I get married in the military?

Typically, you will need your marriage license, birth certificate, photo identification, and Department of Defense Form 1172 (application form) to apply for an ID card. Frequently registration for DEERS and getting an ID card are done at the same time – two birds with one stone!

How old is my Husband’s Commander in the military?

They married exactly 25 years after they met. With four dogs, one cat and a new home in San Antonio, Texas. She has never been happier and he is her definition of perfection. For the latest military news and tips on military family benefits and more, subscribe to Military.com and have the information you need delivered directly to your inbox.

Where did my husband command a BMT Squadron?

When we found out that my husband had been selected to command a Basic Military Training (BMT) squadron at JBSA-Lackland, we knew it would be a challenging assignment after all the recent scandals. As it turned out, things were far more challenging than we imagined. No one ever welcomed me to BMT – not a phone call, email, note, nothing.

Why did my husband get removed from command?

Not long after that, one of our folks won Key Spouse of the Year for the entire wing. So it came as quite a shock when my husband was removed from command the day after Christmas pending the results of a commander-directed investigation.

Why was my husband fired from the Air Force?

So it came as quite a shock when my husband was removed from command the day after Christmas pending the results of a commander-directed investigation. Three months later, the wing commander fired him and gave him a career-ending letter of reprimand as punishment for the appearance of favoritism.

What happens to a military spouse who leaves the military?

It’s important to remember you’re still technically married to your service member spouse if he or she abandons you and your family. As a service member’s spouse, that means you’re still entitled to military benefits, even if your spouse left you.

Can a married couple move into the military?

If only one member applies for a Join Spouse, the assignment system won’t process it. Then it’s up to the military to determine who should move (or whether both couples should move), based on the needs of the service and funding constraints. Time in service applies as well.

Is it hard to get a job as a military spouse?

Military spouses can have a harder time finding work than their partners who served. Marie Ruediger, from San Diego, Calif., said that she has been seeking employment since March 2011 but has not had a single interview.

What should I do if my military spouse abandons me?

Housing or a housing allowance — This is an additional amount paid to service members instead of providing quarters. If your spouse abandoned your family, you should be entitled to a portion of this allowance.