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My boyfriend is looking into joining the USCG and we were wondering if I would have to be married to him for me to live in the OBH.  We are planning on getting married but my rule was that we have to live together for two years before we can get married so we both know what we are getting into.  I would like to know if he has to wait to join the USCG or is it possible for us to live together in the OBH?

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Yes, you have to be married ofr housing.  As far as living together for 2 years,  I do not agree. Living with someone for 2 years is different than being married, its a phycological thing.  I understand a couple months, but setting on two years is rough.  It is too easy of an out if either one gets mad or gets cold feet.

if you love him, and plan on marrying him, do it when you are ready to be married.  Living together takes a while ot get used to anyways.  Plus, you get alot of benefits by being married, health, life, education and other privlages.

Think about it.  Not to mention, he will get ALOT more money being married thannot being married (starting at $800 a month more by being married).

Good luck

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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.

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