Ask Ms. Vicki: The Comings and Goings of a Soon-to-be Spouse

Military.com | By Ms. Vicki

Published July 06, 2012

Dear Ms. Vicki,

I have a few questions. I really hope you can help me out. I've been reading people's answers, but they are all over the place.

My boyfriend is going through BMT right now. When he is finished with Tech school, he comes back for 12 days. We want to schedule our courthouse wedding during his leave. We were hoping I would be able to go with him ASAP since we would be married.

If I have my marriage license who do we have to present the paperwork to in order to get on the marriage housing list? If there is no space available on base, would we be able to live on base ASAP? Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,

Milly

Dear Milly,

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Your fiancé is currently in training and will be reported to his permanent duty station.

First of all, when you get married you can get a military ID card. Secondly, when he reports to his new duty station you need to be on his "orders." This way, the military will pay for your travel and move all of your personal property, too.

Regarding housing: when you are married you will be eligible for on-post housing. You or your husband will be able to go to the housing office (or apply online) and place your name on the housing list. If housing is available you will be given a move-in date.

If housing is not available you will be given housing resources off base, like apartments and rental houses, etc. Most bases will not put your name on a waiting list until you arrive at the base. If he knows where his next duty station is you can google the housing office phone number online and call and ask questions about their housing availability. I wish you all the best. Please keep in touch if I can help you any further.

Sincerely,

Ms. Vicki

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