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another newbie :)
Hi everyone!
So far I've found this site to be super helpful! It's answered many of the questions I didn't know I had. There are still some things I'm not sure about though, and any input is appreciated :)
1. My husband leaves for boot camp October 8th; at what point do you learn the PIR/graduation date?
2. When we got married, I kept my maiden name. Will I have to change my last name to his for DEERS or BAH?
3. We have two sons, a two year old and a five month old. Are we able to use the Child Development Center while he's in bootcamp? Or only after graduation? Is it ok that we live off-base?
4. I've read briefly that some wives move to be with their husbands while others stay at their original home. I'll be staying with the boys in Hawai'i (our home) while my husband is at bootcamp and afterward. He said we can re-evaluate what we want to do once he finds out where he is going to be stationed. Honestly, one of my major concerns is money, and is one way smarter than another for saving money? i.e. living on base vs. staying in Hawai'i or off-base elsewhere?
sorry for all the rambling! thank you all so much!
Warm regards,
Alex
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Permalink Reply by AbigaeLanai on
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Hey :)
So regarding your questions
1.You should find out his PIR date in his first few letters or phone call he will let you know, but a rough estimate should be the 18th of December. Its always a Friday and that's the Friday 8 weeks after he gets there :)
2. No you don't have to change your name, they prefer it but it dosent make a difference, and if you change it later that's fine too.
3. I don't know about the CDC, but I know you can use it even if you live off base, I'm just not sure if you have to wait til graduation.
4. I think whatever works best for you guys is what's important. I was raised in Hawai'i so I totally understand the cost of living thing there, so it could be cheaper for you guys to move but that's honestly just a decision between you and your husband :)
I hope this helps!!
Abigael -
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