[PinkySweet]

Okay, so Im soon to be married(were just going to the court house) and my fiance is most likely going to the marines(hes planning on going active)

Im curious to know what benefits I would recieve? Ive been searching online but its all really confusing... Help me

[JadedQueen]

You would receive medical benefits 100% covered if you went to a military base for medical treatment, and medications are 100% covered at the base pharmacy and usually at majority pharmacies. you would be able to shop on base at the commissary (grocery store, which is a lot cheaper), as well as the bx (or PX) Which is a store that carries a little bit of this and that (electronics, household items, clothes, furniture, jewery, etc...) Items are a little bit cheaper or about the same price BUT... you don't have to pay tax on items purchased there. you would also be eligible for base housing majority of the time you have to go on a waiting list depending on the availability of housing at the base your husband is stationed at. A lot of business' offer military discounts so always be sure to ask because a discount is a discount and every little bit helps.

Not sure if that's what you were wanting to know??? If there is anything else more specific you want to know just send me a message. I was a military brat for 17 yrs (my dad and step-dad) at the age of 17 I got married and my husband (now ex husband) was also in the military and we were married for 12 yrs. So I have lived it majority of my life.... My Dad, Stepdad and Ex were all in the Air Force but the benefits are pretty much standard throughout all military branches.

[Guest]

Why don't you go and visit a marine recruiting facility. Talk to a recruiter and see what they have to say. Or call your local state representatives office and ask for their help.

Marrying for the medical benefits isn't a reason to get married or not married and JadedQueen seems to have good first hand knowledge of them but why not try to put your mind at ease by talking to someone whose job it is to answer questions.

[PinkySweet]

i dont trust recruiters, its their job to meet and qouta of people and theyll tell you just about anything to ease your mind. im not saying they lie, but they stretch the truth.

and im not marrying for benefits, there was talk of marriage before this decision.

[Guest]

Since your hubby to be is already in the military, all of the quota/recruiting concerns should be out the window.

If you're not comfortable with a recruiter then contact your local representative, congress person or senator's office.

Or just put your faith in what JadedQueen said, as she seems to have a pretty good knowledge based on her experience.

[JadedQueen]

Thanks Seeker... I put in 30 years in the US Air Force... as a dependent.
I know what you mean about recruiters Pinky... even if he's already signed, sealed and delivered to the military... the recruiters are just going to sugar coat things because that's what they are used to doing and often times they convince themselves that the embellishments regarding benefits is fact and not fiction.

PinkySweet... how close is the nearest military base? Even though your hubby to be is joining the marines as a military member or military dependent you are entitled to access any military installation. If you have specific questions you can ask me and I more than likely already know the answer and if I don't or I'm unsure a quick instant message or email to my Dad and my questions will be answered.
Another suggestion... every base regardless of what branch military it is has a organization called FAMILY SERVICES... call base information and get their phone number. They are extremely helpful (I used to work for them) and they provide a number of services for military members and their families, services like: Welcome Info packets and or tours for people newly stationed at that base, a loan closet full of items you can borrow if your furnature hasn't arrived when you first move there or if you have company visiting and need a few extra items , they also have a thrift store, provide red cross assistance for families that have hardships or emergencies, make and deliver a diaper bag full of items for families that have babies, etc... They will be able to answer all your questions and provide you with information packets etc....

Make it a point to locate the family services at the base you get stationed at and if you move make sure it's one of the top ten things that you do when you arrive at your new duty station because they really are a huge help and that is what they are there for.