Can I join the military if my spouse is already in?

Yes, you can. It is not uncommon to have a “Mil-to-Mil” couple. There is no guarantee you will not be deployed at the same time, or consecutively.

Can I join the Army if my husband is active duty?

When those on assignment to join their spouses, or those with approved retirement or separation dates are factored in, the placement rate goes to almost 98 percent. A join spouse assignment allows legally married active-duty military couples the opportunity to be stationed together at the same installation.

What happens if you are married and join the military?

The married military member is entitled to move their dependents (and personal property) to the next duty station at government expense. Travel entitlements end when one signs in at their new duty station, so whether or not one can be reimbursed for dependent travel depends on the date of the marriage.

Do both spouses get Bah?

In general, dual military couples without dependents each receive single BAH. A military member cannot get BAH with dependents unless they have a dependent. If they get married one of them will lose the BAH with dependents, it will revert to single BAH.

Can I go with my husband on deployment?

Unfortunately, the whole idea of visiting your spouse during deployment is highly unlikely. There’s a reason the military isn’t sending you with them! If you were to be truly flexible enough to jump on a plane whenever your spouse says “Go,” you would still have a horribly priced plane ticket.

Do you get BAH in basic training if you’re married?

If you are married and living with your spouse or minor dependents, you will either live in on-base housing or be given a monetary allowance called Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to live off-base. The amount of BAH depends on your duty station zip code, your rank, and whether or not you have dependents.