Does a Marine need permission to get married?

If you are in the United States (not assigned overseas), getting married as a member of the military is much the same as civilian marriages. You don't need advanced permission and there is no special military paperwork to fill out before the marriage.
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What does a Marine have to do to get married?

You must file the license in the county where it was purchased. You must have at least one witness present at your ceremony. The license contains a place for two witnesses if you prefer. You may NOT have more than two witnesses sign the official marriage license.
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Can a Marine get married?

THE MEMBER MUST MARRY IN A STATE/JURISDICTION THAT LEGALLY PERMITS SUCH A MARRIAGE. D. COMMANDERS SHALL DETERMINE THE CLOSEST STATE/JURISDICTION WHERE THE MARINE CAN LEGALLY GET MARRIED, BASED ON TRAVEL TIME AND WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED BY THAT STATE/JURISDICTION AND THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF DAYS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE.
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What happens if a Marine gets married?

The married military member is entitled to move their dependents (and personal property) to the next duty station at government expense. Travel entitlements end when one signs in at their new duty station, so whether or not one can be reimbursed for dependent travel depends on the date of the marriage.
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How does marriage work in the Marine Corps?

Both parties must be present Both parties must have picture ID (Driver's License, Military ID, Passport) Both parties must provide typed proof of social security number or valid Social Security Card If either party is 18 years or age or under they must provide a certified copy of their Birth Certificate If either ...
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Do Marines get married in uniform?

Uniforms.

Some people love their uniforms and are proud to wear it. Others, however, find them uncomfortable and want to wear something else on their wedding day. The service member can choose to wear a civilian tuxedo or wedding dress. It is not an official military event, so a uniform is optional.
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Can the Marine Corps stop you from getting married?

A set of rules also govern "military fraternization." Among other prohibitions, those rules generally say that an enlisted member and an officer cannot marry. However, there are many exceptions to this policy.
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What happens if a Marine cheats on his wife?

What sort of punishment do soldiers face for cheating on their spouses? The military penalty remains pretty harsh: up to a year in confinement plus a dishonorable discharge, which entails the forfeiture of all retirement pay.
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Is dating a Marine worth it?

Conclusion. Dating a Marine is not for everyone. There are unique challenges you will face if you decide to commit to a relationship with a Marine. However, Marines have many positive contributions to relationships such as their commitment to detail and their ability to preserver even when life gets difficult.
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How much do military wives get paid?

To answer your question, there is no stipend, no monetary benefits for military spouses. Service members can choose to give a monthly allotment to a spouse or whoever, but the money is deducted from their own pay. It does not come from the Department of the Army or Department of Defense.
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Can a Marine get married after boot camp?

You can marry him before or after Basic Military Training(BMT), or when he has completed all of his initial training schools.
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Why do Marines want to get married?

"Marriage is deliberately made to be compatible with military life because this is an important way to retain personnel. The conditions of military employment also lead naturally to marriage. There's stable employment, comprehensive family benefits, and economic mobility in an entry-level job.
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Does the military pay for weddings?

Free or cheap venues

Holding your wedding in a military chapel is usually free, and the chaplin is performing his military duties so you do not normally have to pay him a fee, either. Be sure to ask, however, about their wedding requirements.
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Do you need permission from the military to get married?

If you are in the United States (not assigned overseas), getting married as a member of the military is much the same as civilian marriages. You don't need advanced permission and there is no special military paperwork to fill out before the marriage.
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Are relationships allowed in the military?

All the services prohibit personal and business relationships between officers and enlisted members, calling them prejudicial to good order and discipline. Personal relationships include dating, cohabitation, and any sexual relationship.
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How do you get married on a military base?

Contact your local installation's chaplain office for specific requirements. Scheduling — Military chapels and chaplains' schedules can fill up fast, so be sure to plan ahead if you are interested in their services for your wedding. Some chaplains require an application, typically three months before your wedding date.
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How do you know if a military guy is real?

Verification of Military Service

Please use the Defense Manpower Data Center's (DMDC) Military Verification service to verify if someone is in the military. The website will tell you if the person is currently serving in the military. The site is available 24-hours a day.
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What it's like to be a Marine wife?

The role of being a military wife doesn't come lightly. It means being supportive, loving, loyal, fierce, and reliable. While you know separation happens, no one can ever prepare you for the hole your spouse leaves in your heart when they're on a mission.
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How much more does a Marine make if he is married?

The basic allowance for subsistence, worth an extra $357.55 per month for enlisted and $246.24 monthly for officers, also remain unaffected by marriage.
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Is Sexting considered adultery in military?

Military members were sharing explicit pictures of women, military and civilian. Article 120c also applies to the recording and broadcasting of explicit footage or imagery of a party who did not consent. This means, if someone acquires a sext and then shares it without the subject's permission it is against the UCMJ.
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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.
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Why do military guys propose so fast?

Jon said he thinks young military members get married so quickly because of young love and the ability to grow up faster. "The military is a way for you to start earning and providing for a spouse faster than earning a degree through college," said Jon. "I would attribute it to impatience."
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Can a soldier get married while deployed?

Where to Get a Proxy Marriage. Proxy marriages are available only to military couples in Montana, Colorado, Texas and California. In Colorado, one person must be out of state (or incarcerated). In California, only military service members who are deployed for war (Korea doesn't count) can be married by proxy.
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Can your wife deploy with you?

Unfortunately, the whole idea of visiting your spouse during deployment is highly unlikely. There's a reason the military isn't sending you with them! If you were to be truly flexible enough to jump on a plane whenever your spouse says “Go,” you would still have a horribly priced plane ticket.
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What is the divorce rate for Marines?

Women in the military usually suffer higher rates of failed marriages than men and that trend held true again last year. Army women divorced at a rate of 8.5 percent compared to 2.9 percent for men. Female Marines divorced at a rate of 9.2 percent, compared to 3.3 percent of the married men.
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