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What are the benefits of being married in the Air Force?
Many military benefits and resources are available to spouses.
- Access to commissaries and exchanges.
- Free gyms, libraries and other recreation opportunities.
- Free tax services.
- Free, confidential non-medical counseling services.
- Help with education and career goals.
- Military discounts.
How does marrying someone in the military work?
If you are in the United States (not assigned overseas), getting married as a member of the military is much the same as civilian marriages. You simply get married according to the laws of the state where the marriage is taking place after obtaining a marriage license off-base.
Can I be a linguist in the Air Force?
A linguist in the Air Force, who some also call airborne cryptologic linguists or airborne linguists, translates coded intelligence communications. These linguists usually have high-security clearance due to the sensitive information they translate and often require specialized training.
Should I get married before enlisting?
When he enlists as a married soldier, certain paperwork is completed before he starts basic training. This includes the paperwork needed to get your military ID and enrolled in DEERS and Tricare. Again, it is not encouraged to get married solely because he is joining.
How do you get married in the Air Force?
Typically, you will need your marriage license, birth certificate, photo identification, and Department of Defense Form 1172 (application form) to apply for an ID card. Frequently registration for DEERS and getting an ID card are done at the same time – two birds with one stone!
How do I join the Air Force as a spouse?
Airmen who marry while en route to different assignment locations are required to contact the nearest Air Force installation, MPS Customer Service Element, and submit an application letter for join spouse assignment consideration before arriving at their new duty locations.
Where do airborne linguists get stationed?
They are attended in order as follows: Joint Base Lackland in San Antonio, TX. The Presidio of Monterey in Monterey CA. Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas.
What Asvab score do you need to be a linguist in the Air Force?
A score of at least 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery is also necessary, and you’ll need a score of at least 72 on the general (G) section of the Air Force Aptitude Qualification Area of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests.
What happens to my dependents if I get married in 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. Commissary, Exchange, Base Privileges
What are the pros and cons of marriage in the military?
Advantages of Military Marriage. If you get married before joining the military, this tax-free housing allowance begins on the very first day of active duty (the first day of basic training). If you wait until after joining the military to get married, the housing allowance becomes effective on the date of the marriage.
Why do you want to join the Air Force?
That’s why we continue to help them grow with advanced training, ongoing career opportunities and excellent pay and benefits. In the Air Force, every Airman is paid equally based on their rank and years of service. But your base salary is only part of the over-all package you receive.
Can you go to College in the Air Force?
On day one you’ll be enrolled in Community College of the Air Force earning college credit starting with Basic Military Training. The Air Force also offers scholarships to outstanding Airmen who wish to attend or complete their college education.