Date: 11/25/2004 11:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 13119
Its the same for any wife of any branch of the military. You can be common-law and have the same benefits. He will be deployed for long periods of time (just like army) and if you are a clingy type of person this isn't the life for you.  |
Date: 11/25/2004 12:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 53961
Navy is the worse for seperations. If I was going to counsel which, I would say Air Force. I was married to a Marine for several years and they don't send families overseas often. Army is tough for being deployed a lot. My father was four years Navy and 19 Air Force. We went to Germany. Yeah, Navy is tough for families.  |
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Date: 11/25/2004 1:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 53961
You might spend some time at www.military.com It's a good informative site. Also, www.navywives.com and www.marinewives.com and www.airforcewives.com and www.armywives.com |
Date: 11/25/2004 2:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 62423
My half sister is serving in the Navy for five years... She is currently based in Japan. For most of her adult life, she had at least twenty jobs before deciding to join the Navy. Serving in the Navy greatly improved her self confidence and responsibility. She is having a great time. Best of luck. For more information check out http://www.navy.mil/ and www.Navy.com  |
Date: 11/25/2004 3:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 47296
I spent 8 years in the Navy. Once you boyfriend completes his training and reports to his first command, he can at his option get a place off base to live. He can only get housing on base if he is married. If he is being assigend to a ship, then he can expect to be gone anywhere from a few days up to 6 months at a time, depending on the deployment schedule. As for living off base, rental rates near bases is ususally higher, and often more than most junior enlisted can afford. The only way he can get BAQ (extra money for living offbase) being single, is if there is not enought accomodations on base for him to live on base. Given the current state of affairs, no branch is any better off for married people. Present Army deployments are usually 6 months, but can go longer. Air Force deployments can be from 1 month to 6 months or longer. Navy ship deployments normally do not exceed 6 months, although there are exceptions. My longest was 6 months, with most being anywhere from a few weeks to 4 months. Marine deployments at present may be up to 6 months. MAUs (Marine Amphibous Units) deploy on Navy ships, and the normal rotation is 5 to 6 months. If your boyfriend is stationed overseas, he may not be able to bring you over without you being married, and in some cases, even if you are married you may not be allowed to accompany him. Even when a spouse is allowed to accompany the military member, they may not be able to do so for a year, based on availibilty of housing.  |
Date: 11/25/2004 4:02:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62928
Thanks Everyone, I was talking to my cousin from new york today who has some friends in the Navy, I really don't think its the life for me AT ALL. My boyfriend said if I didn't think our relationship could last through it, he wouldn't go. I think it can last, but i'm not sure I want to go through all that.  |
Date: 11/25/2004 7:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 24003
My husband is in Basic Training for the Navy right now.  |
Date: 11/26/2004 8:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 45551
I spent 4 years in the navy and I think the longest I was deployed was 79 days. I spent all 4 years, other than 2 months for basic in great lakes and 2 months in groton CT, in waswhington state. I was home quite a bit too seeing there was 2 crews for my boat. If he decides to go Navy tell him he should look into Submarines. and yes when he gets to his duty station he can move you there. to get a housing allowance you need to be married or E-4 or above.  |
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Date: 11/26/2004 9:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 13119
If you are already having doubts then it definitely is not worth the risk. |
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Date: 11/26/2004 10:54:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62928
Thank you all so much! I talked to my boyfriend and he decided that its not worth risking our relationship. I mean we've been through alot but I think this would be Too much. Thanks!......Frontzgirl |
Date: 11/26/2004 3:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 22852
My son is in the Navy. He is a SeaBee {construction} so he does no ship time. Yes the benefits are great for now and for the future. My son is 22 and is married and his wife stays with him when he is in the States but comes home when he is gone, they also get paid more because they are married and they get housing allowance. Money is good as long as you do not have children, remember many military families are on food stamps. As for you living with him when he is stateside, you cannot live on the base and he will not get housing allowance for you unless you are married. And base family housing usually has a waiting list, my son and his wife live off base. Good luck.  |
