How long have you been married in the military?

CSM David Hopkins — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 09:58:26 -0400

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Apr 2 at 2016 10:00 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:00:25 -0400

CSM David Hopkins I was married for 10 years with my first wife and my second was 6 years with current wife while I was active duty.

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made Apr 2 at 2016 10:03 AM

SSG Donald Mceuen — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:03:07 -0400

stayed married threw my whole time and still am 34 years my wife is very understanding
and my backbone

Response by CSM David Hopkins made Apr 2 at 2016 10:03 AM

CSM David Hopkins — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:03:53 -0400

So I meant to add more information to this question prior to posting it. Personally I have been married for 24 years while in the Army. I got married after being in for a little over 3 years. Of course the military has definitely challenged us but it has also been an extremely rewarding experience with many great opportunities.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 2 at 2016 10:22 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:22:48 -0400

First wife, 3yrs, current wife the last 14rs including 3 deployments.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2016 11:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 11:58:24 -0400

1st wife 6 years, 2nd wife 9 years

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 2 at 2016 12:22 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 12:22:50 -0400

Met my wife in the third year of my career and we are retired from the Military. 33 years and still going.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 2 at 2016 12:45 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 12:45:41 -0400

My wife and I were married before and after my 22 years of service. She was a great Air Force Wife. She put up with a lot from the Air Force and me during those years, but she always enjoyed the adventure. She raised three great kids and ran a household for over 22 years without nearly enough help from me. She put off a lot of things in her life, like getting a bachelors degree, so she could be a full-time wife and Mom. When the kids were all grown, she completed her BSN and worked as a Nurse until she was disabled by spinal cord damage. We've been married for 50 years.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2016 12:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 12:47:41 -0400

16.5 long, hard years CSM.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Apr 2 at 2016 2:53 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 14:53:45 -0400

Married 17 of 22 yrs in the military and married 30 yrs this year. She'll say being a Navy wife and raising 3 kids was easy, putting up with me was hard...lol

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Apr 2 at 2016 5:05 PM

MAJ David Vermillion — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:05:22 -0400

17 of my 20 years we were married. We have now been married for 50 years.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2016 5:40 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:40:49 -0400

Almost 10 with first. 30 days with #2. 8 1/2 if one counts the Reserve time.

And we will celebrate 41 years in a month.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Apr 2 at 2016 6:13 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 18:13:27 -0400

25 years and counting.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2016 1:54 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 13:54:31 -0400

My wife and I married in 2008 when we were only 19, and two years later i joined the Navy. We are still going strong!