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GETTING MARRIED IN SEPT IM A E-2 IN THE MARINE CORPS JUST WANT TO KNOW CAN I GET HOUSING FOR MY WIFE AND MYSELF WITH MY RANK?
Brob:
First, I am going to assume you are NOT a Marine yet, since you refer to yourself as an "E-2" instead of "PFC" or Private First Class. If you ARE on active duty, and no one has ever taught you that, Marines NEVER use army paygrades to refer to themselves, it's always by rank.
Now that that is out of the way, I'd advise AGAINST getting married for numerous reasons, not the least of which is you'll likely be deployed most of the time. Yes, you are eligible for housing and all that, and will probably get housing eventually depending on where you are stationed, different bases have different waiting periods. However, that ain't the point. Don't get married until you are at least a Corporal. She'll either wait for you or she won't, but regardless, 75 percent of marriages in the Marine Corps fail within the first year, primarily due to deployments and stress of you being away all the time. If you are on active duty, have a sit down with your squad leader or platoon sergeant, and let them give you the scoop. Don't take my word for it. If you aren't yet on AD, then wait until you complete all your training (Recruit, SOI, MOS) and see how things go, but I'd still advise waiting.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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