CDRINF 1 #26 October 24, 2009 As others have said, marital status has no bearing on deployment status. What is true, is that from an official standpoint in terms of pay, benefits, and information, fiance's and girlfriends have no legal standing. Wives, however, get ID cards and all of the benefits: PX, medical care, housing allowance, and the ability to be tied into the family support network. In blunt, unpleasent terms: if the worst happens, the girlfriend/fiance' won't get the flag, Mom and Dad will. CDR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #27 October 24, 2009 Thanks, I was going to say the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcramil 0 #28 October 25, 2009 Quote oh and "that uniform that he gets to wear for the wedding is awesome " so has he already been awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? the way i understand it, he's going to join after his wedding. can't wear the uniform until it's earned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #29 October 25, 2009 Quote Quote oh and "that uniform that he gets to wear for the wedding is awesome " so has he already been awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? the way i understand it, he's going to join after his wedding. can't wear the uniform until it's earned. Maybe his recruiter gave him "Special permission" to sign on the dotted line.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcramil 0 #30 October 25, 2009 Quote Quote Quote oh and "that uniform that he gets to wear for the wedding is awesome " so has he already been awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? the way i understand it, he's going to join after his wedding. can't wear the uniform until it's earned. Maybe his recruiter gave him "Special permission" to sign on the dotted line.[/reply i may be one of the most de-motivated Marines in the entire Corps, but i still have service pride. no one should wear the uniform i paid for with much sweat and tears without earning it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #31 October 25, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote oh and "that uniform that he gets to wear for the wedding is awesome " so has he already been awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? the way i understand it, he's going to join after his wedding. can't wear the uniform until it's earned. Maybe his recruiter gave him "Special permission" to sign on the dotted line.[/reply i may be one of the most de-motivated Marines in the entire Corps, but i still have service pride. no one should wear the uniform i paid for with much sweat and tears without earning it too. Hi PCR I agree 100% in the best of times & 110% in the present enviroment.But does that mean we can't crack jokes about the extent that recruiters could go to close a deal.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcramil 0 #32 October 25, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote oh and "that uniform that he gets to wear for the wedding is awesome " so has he already been awarded his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? the way i understand it, he's going to join after his wedding. can't wear the uniform until it's earned. Maybe his recruiter gave him "Special permission" to sign on the dotted line.[/reply i may be one of the most de-motivated Marines in the entire Corps, but i still have service pride. no one should wear the uniform i paid for with much sweat and tears without earning it too. Hi PCR I agree 100% in the best of times & 110% in the present enviroment.But does that mean we can't crack jokes about the extent that recruiters could go to close a deal. i'm sorry...*gets all demotivated again* fuck the uniform.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites