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Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue
advice!
Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue
Graduation coming up
Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue
Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!
Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other. A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue
New here!
Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue
Fiancé Advice
Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue
Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??
Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue
POA to get a military i.d.
Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue
sending photos
Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19. I just received his box but no form letter yet. As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos. I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue
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Comment by Matt's Mom/Cathy on February 18, 2010 at 10:15am
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Anti M they are different rates. She has now completed C school and on her way to her duty station. He is in A school then will have C school also. I know that they will eventually get married but I don't want them to rush things thinking that they will be together since they are married. Do you know if they get married before he completes A school will that have any bearing on where his duty station will be?
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Comment by Anti M on February 18, 2010 at 8:50am
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I was active duty married to active duty. They can just get married, although the logistics of that can be tricky (leave days while the county clerk is open, so on). Next, since they are both active duty, NEITHER one is a dependent. They will be listed on each other's page two, but they are not dependents. The BAH situation is different, I'd have to look it up, changed since I was in. I thnk they each get full single, but again, I'd need to look it up.
Next, they may request spouse co-location. Notice I said REQUEST. NO guarantees they will be in the same geographical location, although the Navy does try for morale reasons. They cannot be at the same command, they may be at the same base. 50 miles apart? Seriously, THAT is a fairy tale. If the Navy can offer them co-location, one must be on shore duty, one must be on sea duty. Marrying before either has orders in hand will be helpful. Are they different rates? That helps, if they are the same rate, they will be competing for the same billets (open slots).
AS for one paygrade apart, I haven't heard that one yet, I'd have to look up the regulations. This is all online, although I know it can be hard to find.
Best of luck to them.
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Thanks Lisa I will.
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Thanks emilylane. Right now they are only one pay grade different. I can't imagine having to choose.
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I forgot to ask Jenny. Anti M is on this group?
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Thanks ladies! They are both enlisted. I am assuming that if they get married before he completes A school then that will determine where he is sent for his duty station.
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Comment by nicmartin90 on February 17, 2010 at 10:31pm
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Matt's mom- they would have to let the Navy know that they are getting married because it involves a lot more paperwork. As far as getting married... if they are married than they can not be stationed at a base any farther than 50 miles apart. but if one of them is in reserves and the other full-time, then they can definitely be at the same base. Hope that helps. I think it would be best to talk to their recruiter to get as much info as possible.
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Hi ladies I have some questions and I thought that maybe someone from your group could tell me from your experiences. My son is currently in A school. His girlfriend is in the Navy also. They are located at different bases in different states. If they get married before he finishes A school how would the Navy handle it? Do you have to let them know that you are getting married so that they know you will have a dependent? Or is it totally different since she is in the Navy also? Do they make an effort to place the spouses at the same duty station? Any advice would be helpful.
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Comment by RicksWifeAmber on February 17, 2010 at 1:27pm
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hopefully things will level out soon when he gets to A school. I have been on the phone alllll morning back and forth with different people trying to get my military ID situation straightened out...finally found a Mrs. Bing @ the DEERS project office and they are supposed to be sending me out a new DEERS packet because he did fill out the DD1172 for me. I am enrolled just don't have my form :(
Rod's wife YEAH!!! I'll be in GL next week too!
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he had to mail it to me last time I just assume he will continue to do so until he gives me access to mypay
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