https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>me and my girlfriend are about to get married(officially on paper) next week (have been engaged a while and all so not asking for opinions on that). She leaves for Basic training feb 4 and I guess im unsure what the steps are to go from here. trying to get what we need done before she leaves Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:40:03 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>me and my girlfriend are about to get married(officially on paper) next week (have been engaged a while and all so not asking for opinions on that). She leaves for Basic training feb 4 and I guess im unsure what the steps are to go from here. trying to get what we need done before she leaves PVT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:40:03 -0500 2021-01-08T10:40:03-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married?n=6642259&urlhash=6642259 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Once you have the marriage license you will need to both submit your documentation to ensure everything is in the system. <br /><br />Outside of that I am not sure what else you are wanting to know. SSgt Christophe Murphy Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:39 -0500 2021-01-08T11:00:39-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married?n=6642263&urlhash=6642263 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As soon as you have that offial marriage license, find out where the nearest base is and have her make an appointment with personnel. Otherwise you won&#39;t get any motivations while she is away, you won&#39;t be her next of kin.<br />Also both of you check out the Red Cross Hero care app Lt Col Charlie Brown Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:02:26 -0500 2021-01-08T11:02:26-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married?n=6642827&urlhash=6642827 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take your official state or county marriage certificate to the nearest military installation and get your new spouse entered into DEERS as a dependent. Assuming you&#39;re Active Duty, having a dependent may change your status with reference to living in the barracks, drawing BAH and separate rations. When Mrs Keeling checks in for Basic Training, she&#39;ll need to update her marital status with the Army (again the marriage certificate would be good to have). The Army will sort out whom receives BAH between the two of you. Mutual spouse assignments will be a challenge, but after Mrs Keeling completes Basic and AIT she may be able to be assigned near you or at the same installation. Lt Col Jim Coe Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:35:48 -0500 2021-01-08T14:35:48-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married?n=6643009&urlhash=6643009 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don&#39;t get advice on RallyPoint about normal administrative matters. See your unit PersO and the Unit Chaplain. Helping you, with this, is what they get paid to do. Maj John Bell Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:28:07 -0500 2021-01-08T15:28:07-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-steps-i-should-take-with-the-military-after-getting-married?n=6643401&urlhash=6643401 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is not me trying to be rude - but did you talk to your first line supervisor/squad leader/section NCOIC or PSG before you came on here? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:02:09 -0500 2021-01-08T18:02:09-05:00 2021-01-08T10:40:03-05:00