Special Military Marriage Benefits!
- TRICARE Medical & Dental for spouses and children
- $250 Monthly Family Separation Allowance
- Increased & Better BAH: Married Basic Allowance for Housing!
- “Join Your Spouse” Program: If both spouses are enlisted, they may petition to be located at, or near, the same base.
- Unemployment Compensation for Trailing Military Spouses
- Subsidized Childcare
- Death Gratuity: $100,000, tax-free
- Survivor Benefits: Spouse and children may remain in government housing for one year, or relocate to a private residence and receive one year of Basic Allowance for Housing.
- Free Military Flights (based on availability)
- VA Home Loans
- Relocation Assistance Programs
- The Commissary: a Tax-Free Grocery Store! Prices are typically up to 30% below retail!
- The Exchange: a Tax-Free Department Store! Prices are typically 20% below retail!
- Free Legal Assistance (through JAG Corps)
- Free or Low-Cost Counseling
- Educational Scholarships, Loans, & Grants
- Marriage Enrichment Retreats
- Armed Forces Recreation Resorts
- A Myriad of Discounts
- Etc., Etc., Etc.