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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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How can a military spouse get passport for a minor if the other parent does not consent?
You cannot. The US Passport Office has regulations against issuing passports to minors without BOTH parents consent. The reason for this is to prevent one parent from leaving the country with the child against the wishes, and without the permission, of the other parent. Contact your installations legal affairs office for further information.
What are the benefits a military spouse gets?
Listing all would take up too much space here. You're best bet would be to talk to a spouse and ask the same question. I do know that the military helps out some military spouses wth tuition fees if the spouse wants to pursue a career oriented academic program. One of the online centres that partners with the miliary is CareerStep. Career Step's MyCAA funding can help you become proficient in a growing career field related to medicine or computers.
Who were the Commanding Officers of USS Seattle AOE-3?
When I got stationed on the Seattle in October of 1989 The captain was James K. Tolbert. He was relieved by Captain Wilbur C. Trafton who was then relieved by Captain Craig Honour. The final Captain that I had onboard the Seattle was Captain Gerald Hoewing. I left the Seattle in 1993.
Can a reserve military spouse collect retirement pay prior to the reservist turning 60 years old?
No. A spouse is not entitled to any retirement pay until it is earned by the reservist at age 60 years. That is assuming that the reservist applies for retirement pay; it may not be automatic.
What benefits do you get for serving four years in the military?
Serving four years in the military can provide numerous benefits, including access to education through programs like the GI Bill, which covers tuition for college or vocational training. Veterans also receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as potential housing assistance and job placement services. Additionally, military service can instill valuable skills such as leadership, discipline, and teamwork, which are highly regarded in civilian careers. Finally, veterans may qualify for various discounts and benefits in areas like travel, shopping, and insurance.
You might want to call a lawyer or whoever is giving you the unemployment benefits. My best guess is no because you are leaving the state so you must apply for unemployment benefits for the state you relocate in. Keep on striving!
What can army wife's do on base?
There are many things for an army wife. The base has organizations for spouses to help them with various things and for social reasons. The bases also provide tickets to games, plays, take trips, and go to amusement parks as well as there is a base theater. Each week a new free first run movie comes to the base theater. Monthly tours are sold for places within a few hundred miles of the base for day trips.There are exercise classes and swimming pools to go to as well as day care provided for children. Spouses can also get base jobs as well as jobs on the "outside". College classes are also provided to enlisted and their wives, so it a woman wants a degree she can work on that as well. Each religion has a chaplin so she can become involved in a church if she wishes and seek counseling if needed. If she wants to she can become a medic for the wounded. There is a great deal for an army wife.
Why do military families move around a lot?
Military families are relocated due to a change in circumstances. Whether that is re-enlistment, a change in MOS, or the movement of a particular unit can force a change in station.
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