Can girlfriends get a military ID?

As the legal spouse of a service member (active, Guard/Reserve or retired), you are eligible to receive an ID card as part of your enrollment into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Luckily, these two offices are usually located in the same place.

Do you have to be married to get a military ID?

Typically, you will need your marriage license, birth certificate, photo identification, and Department of Defense Form 1172 (application form) to apply for an ID card.

Can a girlfriend be a dependent in the military?

When you marry a service member, you technically become a "dependent" (though I have yet to encounter a military spouse that I would define as dependent on anyone!). However, when you're not married to the service member, you are dependent on them for access to services that play a major role in his or her life.

Who qualifies as military dependent?

Who can qualify as a military dependent? Certain family members, such as a spouse or child under 21, are automatically entitled to dependency status; a Servicemember need only complete 1172 and provide the necessary proof.

How do I get a military dependent ID without a sponsor?

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Can I enroll my wife in deers without her?

As the sponsor, you must initiate the enrollment in DEERS, unless your spouse has and brings documentation of your power of attorney. If you're adding a stepchild to DEERS, the same documentation will be required.

How do I get a military dependent ID?

Enroll in DEERS by completing a DD Form 1172-2. The service member is the sponsor and will sign and submit the form. Submit the form through the ID Card Office Online or in person at a RAPIDS site. Use this RAPIDS Site Locator to find a location near you to make an appointment.

Can my mom get a military ID card?

If dependency is awarded, your parent will be eligible for a Uniformed Services ID card and may obtain primary medical care at a military treatment facility on a space-available basis under the TRICARE Plus program.

What is the age limit for military dependents?

Unmarried biological, step-children and adopted children are eligible for TRICARE until age 21 (or 23 if in college, see "College Students" below). Eligibility may extend beyond these age limits if he or she is severely disabled.

How much money do you get for a dependent in the military?

A servicemember with dependents who serves an unaccompanied tour of duty may be entitled to a family separation allowance (FSA) of $250 per month.

Can I bring my girlfriend on base?

The short answer is YES! Most people can visit a military base with no issue. However, it's not like visiting grandma where you can just pull up and walk in. You must bring all required documents and be willing to submit to a background check.

Is my girlfriend a qualifying relative?

You can claim a boyfriend or girlfriend as a dependent on your federal income taxes if that person meets the Internal Revenue Service's definition of a "qualifying relative."

Can my girlfriend live with me in military housing?

No, military housing is reserved for "dependents" which is usually spouses or children. Unmarried individuals are not authorized on base housing. You must be married and not boyfriend/girlfriend.

What is the 20/20 rule for military?

All three criteria must be met for you to have access to the same benefits as your military spouse: Must have been married for at least 20 years. Spouse must have served in the military for at least 20 years. 20 years of the marriage must overlap 20 years of the spouse's military service.

What is the 20/20 15 rule for military?

20/20/15: Under the 20/20/15 rule, you keep all TRICARE health care benefits for one year if you were married to the service member for at least 20 years, the service member served in the armed forces for at least 20 years, and the marriage and the period of service overlapped for at least 15 years.

How much do military wives get paid?

There is no military spouse pay or stipend, but the military offers a number of benefits to help service members and their families. Your first stop after the wedding should be the nearest military ID card issuing facility to enroll in DEERS, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Do military spouses get free college?

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program: The NMCRS Education Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 per academic year to spouses of active-duty and retired service members for undergraduate programs at an accredited two- or four-year institution.

Can a military spouse keep ID card after divorce?

Effect of divorce on military benefits

You may retain your identification card and continue to receive your commissary, exchange and health care benefits until your divorce is final regardless of whether you meet the 20/20/20 rule.

Can my parent live with me on base?

To live in military family housing, you must be living in the house with your dependent(s). There are exceptions for those who are temporarily deployed, or who are serving a remote overseas tour. In these cases, the family members can continue to live in military family housing, while the member is away.

How do I get my wife a military ID card?

How do I get a military spouse ID card? First, you must secure enrollment in DEERS -- for which you'll need your marriage certificate, your (spouse) birth certificate, your Social Security card and a photo ID.

What does relationship DB mean on military ID?

In an effort to sensitize interaction between personnel and survivors, in 2007, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System changed the unmarried widows designation from URW to DB, which stands for a Department of Defense Beneficiary.

Can I go to college for free if my dad was in the military?

The GI Bill pays up to the full cost of in-state tuition and fees for public colleges for up to four academic years, or up to $17,500 per year for private colleges and foreign schools. To qualify for the maximum benefit, you must serve (or have served) at least 36 months since 9/11.

Is military ID proof of age?

Retailers can now accept military ID as proof of age for alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted products, following a change in government policy.

What can a military dependent ID be used for?

Military dependent ID cards unlock valuable benefits for your family members, including healthcare, access to military facilities, commissaries, MWR centers, support agencies and even discounts within your community. For National Guard and reserves, the cards are slightly different.

Who is eligible to receive a DD Form 1173?

Dependents of active duty and retired service members receive a tan colored ID Card (DD Form 1173). The tan ID cards authorize access to commissary exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation privileges.