what if an Army Sodier Marries a Marine while both are enlisted?

[EnderInExile]

I'm a Female Marine (0431) and I've been in for a little over 2 years, I EAS next year Nov. I have been with one command since reaching the fleet. I'm stationed on Camp Lejeune. He is an E-5, (intel, linguist) in for 4 years, stationed on Fort Gordon, currently with his first command since hitting the fleet. He EAS's next year some time in August.

My question is how likely do you think it would be for the Marine Corps or Army to try to move one of us to be closer to the other one if we were to marry? From my understanding it probably wouldn't happen and we'd just make separations pay. He's practically immovable and there isn't a need for an Embarkation Specialist south of me.. and I've also heard that that's only applied to those that were married before the corps? No one seems to be able to give me much information, or direct me to someone who would know. I suppose this is also up to my commands discretion.

I was curious if anyone else has been through a similar situation as well..
They need a support group for dual military members that are in different branches and living in different states.. or maybe there is one!?

Take care all,
and Semper Fi

[polizei]

You need to work on your profile. And where's my popcorn...

[Lisa 23]

It would be great for you to fill out all of your profile so the Marines who are going to answer your questions, know who they are talking to.

[Lisa 23]

Here's your popcorn, polizei.......

[Old Marine]

Man, the profile police never seem to let anything slide by.

[Rocky C]

Here's your popcorn, polizei.......

I feel left out Lisa

[EnderInExile]

I'm not sure what your expectations are on my profile. But I have filled it in a bit. I thought I had provided enough relevant info in the post itself, but I can understand the need for a semi-detailed profile!

Semper Fi.

[Lisa 23]

I feel left out Lisa

Sorry about that Rocky.....

Popcorn for everyone!!!!

[Rocky C]

Sorry about that Rocky.....

Popcorn for everyone!!!!

Thank you Lisa.
Now I am " Thread Ready "

[Lisa 23]

Thank you Lisa.
Now I am " Thread Ready "

You're welcome Rocky!

[Wyoming]

Why marry army?

Why not go 1st Class?

[egbutler1]

The military are not going to take time out of their lives to move you just cause you got married. Your a$$ belongs to the Corps and until you have done your 8 yr (4 active 4 IRR) contract it will stay that way. You can get geo bachelor money but thats about it. Until than just wait till you EAS and than you won't have to worry bout it.

[3522]

egbutler's answer sounds about right. To turn things around, "If the Corps wanted you to have a husband, it would've issued you one!" And he woulda been Marine Corps issue, not Army.

[Phantom Blooper]

These are command decisions...being married is no guarantee.

Especially with two different branches of the armed forces.

The MOS has to be at the base or post and a billet has to be open to fill before anyone can even think about doing anything.

If you were to get married in my opine being in two different branches....you would more than likely have a long distance relationship until one of you decides to either get out or transfer and enlist in the other branch.

Until that time there is not much that the Marine Corps is going to do to put you with an army spouse.....they only say that if Marine marries Marine and all the conditions are favorable...MOS...need....billet......... that they will try to get you stationed within 50 miles of each other.

Other than that I would suggest allot of cold showers and save some of your paycheck for phone bills.

[Wyoming]

... besides, marrying a 'Sodier' sounds kinda wierd.