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US Military Spouses & Families
Behind every brave soldier are supportive family members and spouses. Ask questions here about life as a military spouse or family, the benefits they receive and struggles they encounter.
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No, family members cannot get into Disney World with military discount tickets if the military personnel is not present. Active duty and retired military personnel must be present and show a valid military ID to use the military discount tickets.
How many military families use USAA insurance?
In 2011, there were 8.4 million members. USAA membership is offered to officers and enlisted personnel, including those on active duty, those in the National Guard and Reserve, Officer candidates in commissioning programs (Academy, ROTC, OCS/OTS) and all those who have served in the aforementioned categories and who have retired or have been discharged honorably. Children of USAA members are also eligible to purchase USAA's P&C insurance products, and former members of USAA are allowed to resume membership at any time (without an age limit).
What other famous actors and actesses grew upin military families?
Some famous actors and actresses who grew up in military families include:
- Reese Witherspoon: Her father served in the United States Army Reserve.
- Chris Pratt: He grew up in a military family and later became popular for his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World.
- Bruce Willis: His father served in the United States Army and his stepfather was also in the military.
- Jessica Alba: Her father was in the United States Air Force.
- Grace Kelly: Before becoming a renowned actress and later Princess of Monaco, her father was a three-star general in the United States Army.
What is included in Phase of casualty assistance?
Phase I of casualty assistance includes:
- initial contact and meeting
- contacting the servicing legal assistance office
- follow up visits
Yes. See the Related Link below for full details under part "II. Eligible BB Moving after Marriage"
Do military spouses get in free or get a discount at Six Flags Over Texas?
Military members get in free with an active duty ID card at the Six Flags over Georgia so I don't imagine it would be different for the other parks in their chain.
I just asked for the one in Arlington Tx and they just give you a discounted rate. its 42.99 for active duty their dependents each. You can check on post to see if they have better deals for them.
What medical condition does claudia joy have on Army Wifes Season 3 Episode 11?
There is no indication that Claudio Joy died, though she was diagnosed with diabetes.
What is the military rank salutation for Lt Col?
In writing they are LTC, verbally, addressed as Colonel.
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In addition, when they are spoken of in the third person (or they are announcing themselves in the third person) it's "Lieutenant Colonel".
Yes, effective February 11, 2013. This benefit was specifically enumerated among those that are available immediately to same-sex spouses of US military personnel in a memo from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. This represents a change in policy as of this date.
What is the divorce rate for military families?
In 2017, the most recent year where reliable numbers are available, about 3 percent of military marriages ended in divorce. That’s according to statistics Military.com acquired from the Pentagon.
Divorce-rate statistics, though, are complicated, and few are figured the same way; some are merely forecasts, some look for the "refined divorce rate," and the most commonly cited divorce-rate figure—that half of all marriages end in divorce—is likely based on a flawed calculation.
To calculate the military divorce rate, the Pentagon looked at the number of troops who reported their status as "married" via the military personnel system at the beginning of the year, then compared that with the number who reported divorces throughout the year.
A comparable national average comes from a 2015 study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University that found a divorce rate of 16.9 divorces per 1,000 married women. That’s 1.69 percent, a bit more than half of the Pentagon’s figure. However, the statistics are messy—national numbers include people of all ages, while the Pentagon’s numbers only include current military personnel. Extend that to include retirees, and the military’s divorce rate might change significantly.
Still, for military members, the data doesn’t seem promising. Career website Zippia analyzed U.S. census figures to determine professions with the highest divorce rates for individuals aged 30 or under. Military jobs took 3 out of the top 10 spots. First-line enlisted military supervisors had the highest divorce rate at 30 percent.
The data looks even worse when the occupations are sorted into their respective industries.
"We can see here that at more than a 15 percent divorce rate, those in Military positions are far and away the likeliest to be divorced by the age of 30," Ryan Morris wrote for the site. "Repair and Maintenance positions take second place, with Health and Life Services bringing up third."
Why are military divorce rates so high?Many of the reasons for high divorce rates seem relatively obvious; high-stress jobs tend to create rifts in relationships.
"Some of the most demanding professions can be hardest on marriage, either because of time spent away, persistent danger or insufficient pay," Mark Hamrick, a senior economic analyst at Bankrate.com, told MarketWatch. "These challenges can certainly pertain to those who serve in the armed forces, [either making or] willing to make the ultimate sacrifice."
One Swedish study showed that deployed military veterans are more likely to divorce and less likely to marry after their deployment as compared with non-deployed military personnel. They often experience post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues that can make relationships difficult, and other issues are likely at play—for instance, military personnel tend to marry younger than civilians.
There is some good news for military families: According to personnel data, divorce rates among active-duty troops have fallen steadily over the past decade.
It’s also important to remember that while statistics are useful for studying trends, they’re not applicable to individual situations. If you’re part of a military marriage or if you’re considering one, the strength of your marriage will come from your commitment to your partner and your willingness to work together—not Pentagon personnel data.
How can you properly dispose of military medals if you have no family to pass them on to?
You dont! you cherish them forever! as former soldier I can tell you I think its disgraceful you would want to "dispose" of somthing that probobly was earned by your relatives, and was earned with blood sweat and tears!
How do you apply for former spouse military retirement benefits?
We need to know the country, state or province.
Can you sue your spouse for abandonment in California?
Abandonment as grounds for divorce is addressed by state laws. There is no general rule. You need to speak with a divorce attorney who can review your situation, explain your options and advise you of your rights according to your state laws.
Does a wife of a dead military personnel get his pension?
It depends if the veteran or the family of the veteran shows financial need.
Are same-sex spouses of active US military personnel eligible for Dependent ID cards?
Yes, effective February 11, 2013. This benefit was specifically enumerated among those that are available immediately to same-sex spouses of US military personnel in a memo from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. This represents a change in policy as of this date.
Can you get kicked out of the navy for depression?
If it manifests itself through alcohol or other drug abuse, AWOL, or other "insubordination"-esque behaviours, yep.
Source - First-hand (self medicated with alcohol)
Also, the military is no place for someone depressed.....only makes the situation worse.
Good luck, try not to get booted like I did.
Is military spouses entitled to bah is they commit adultery?
I believe that's possible, since BAH is offered to every military member with a family, and I doubt that they discriminate against the people where both spouses are in the military. But if it doesn't work out for you, you can always take out one of those awesome loans at a ridiculously low rate from websites like militaryloans.com or some company along those lines.
Both spouses can only collect BAH if they are living on separate bases, and they were both approved to live out of the barracks, in most cases tho if one spouse has it the other is requested to stay on base because most won't authorise 2 BAH's
Is lt gen William B Caldwell IV married?
According to my last contact with LtGeneral William B. Caldwell IV, he informs me he lost his wife and four out of five children an an automobile accident while vacationing in Australia. He claims his only remaining son is currently attending West Point Academy....truth or fiction?
