Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Selected change of Duty Station

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Expert: - 2/4/2010


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My husband is currently deployed and has re enlisted. We received a bonus and we were able to change our duty station. My question is even though it is in his new contract what are the chances of it changing?

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It all has to do with the wording on his contract, but changes from what is promised almost never happen.  Sometimes a career counselor gives a Soldier a choice in duty station and it doesnt make it into the re-enlistment contract; its just done on the fringe.  These can sometimes be changed due to lack of contractual obligation. If he re-enlisted and had the duty station of choice put into his contract the government is obligated to give it to him or let him out of his contract. Essentially, he will get what he asked for in return for re-enlistment. Hope that helps.  

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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