Do married couples in the military get stationed together?
Do married couples in the military get stationed together?
A join spouse assignment allows legally married active-duty military couples the opportunity to be stationed together at the same installation.
Is living on base free?
Members who have dependents usually have the option of living on-base in the military family housing for free, or off-base and receive a monthly housing allowance.
What is living on a military base like?
Base living tends to be pretty safe, since bases are gated and guarded at all hours. Parents often feel safe letting their kids walk to the neighbors’ house or to the playground. Adults sit on their porches at night, and have barbecues on the weekends, and you don’t have to worry if you forget to lock your car.
Can you live off military pay?
It varies from service-to-service and base-to-base, but in general, you can expect to be allowed to move off base and get paid for it, when you make the pay grade of E-4 (over 4 years of service), or E-5. Typical housing allowances will cover all or a majority of the rent for members qualified for it.
