i contacted a Navy recruiter 2 years ago about enlisting and he told me my husband would have to make about 80,000 year for me to enlist.
136677
If your family is large( more than 2 kids, typically), then yes, you would have to prove that your spouses' income would prove to be sufficient to support your family.  E1s do NOT make very much money at all.  This isn't just for women looking to enlist, this is for anyone looking to enlist that already has a spouse and children.
413867
If you are talking about the GI Bill then if he would like to when he re-enlist (only for certain jobs remind you) he can transfer a one time lump amount to his spouse. This is the currant regulation they are still fighting and I believe someday it will be able to be used for spouses and children more freely in years to come.\n\nAlso if he puts in an extra $600 now from the original $1000 that will give him around an extra $5000 in his Mountgumry GI Bill for college.
147952
Visit a Navy recruiter.  Ask him all the questions you like.\n\nThen don't believe a word he says - he is just there to get you to enlist, and he is not responsible for anything you think he promised.  You will not necessarily get the school he promised, or to be stationed at the place he promised, or to stay with your friends as he promised.
59128
Being a Navy man I don't know all the rules for Merchant Marines (MM).  I do belive the only time MM get military/Gov't type benefits is when they are pulled into a war.  Last time I know that happened was WWII.  Not to say your husband may not have something coming to him.  I would still check through MM channels as well as American Legion and VFW.  Not sure if I helped you much.  Best of luck
498901
It takes up to 2 yrs.
346897
Nope, will not happen. Even if you get a mental discharge. It is other than honorable...which is crap. How much time you have left? Hang in there. Be over before you know it.\n\nEDIT: I know your pain.....I went into the Navy at 26...i completely see and understand all you are saying. Hang in there. Most of the younger bucks lose face when they start acting all big and bad. Don;t worry about it. \n\nBut, remember: You face the same thing in the real world. I work at an Engineering firm now. And my BOSS is a 23 year old brat.
68777
The contract terms will depend on what kind of job you select. The normal contract is 4 years if you select a technical job it could be 5 or 6 years. 6 years is if you decide to be a nuke. You will sign a Military obligation of 8 years. 4 years on active duty and 4 years in the IRR or Inactive Ready Reserves. there are over 60 job fields in the Navy. You take the ASVAB to determine what you would be best suited for and then select from a list. You cannot be gauranteed a job by a recruiter only the classifier can do that after you have taken the ASVAB and had a physical.\nSTS2 Kris \nNavy Career Development Specialist
419977
I don't think they have any 2 year agreements.  The other thing you would have to decide is if you want to go officer or enlisted.  The contracts and pay will bed quite a bit different with officers vs enlisted.  If you decided to go enlisted you will just work the one weekend a month, and 2 weeks a year.  You will get paid to drill and during the 2 weeks but I don't think you get any spouse pay unless you are deployed.  I'm not sure about the officer.  I think the officers work similar schedules.
647780
I want to say 2 years is a long enough time to save money,..plan a nice wedding and to live together.  I think that is an important thing.  If you can't live together  your marriage will be hard.  Just my opinion.
432622
I believe it should be mandatory to serve a minimum of 2 years in Federal Service, meaning that after high school you may choose among military service, local beautification, helping homeless or handicapped, physical infrastructure construction, etc. Not everyone is military material and the military does not need that many recruits. Benefits and pay will be given for those two years in Federal Service. Although it would detract from our concept of freedom for two years, it would teach social responsibility and make Americans earn their citizenship rather having it because they just so happened to be lucky enough to be born here.
478915
Join the Navy and - no matter what the recruiter tells you - they will put you where they need someone, not necessarily where you want to be, and they will train you for the field that they need people in, not necessarily the one you want to be in.  Recruiters lie, they have no say in where you're assigned or what your duties will be.\n\nAviation mechanics are actually in fairly high demand from what I understand - but I don't have any close contacts in the Navy any more, so I can't say what the odds are of you getting that posting, just that the odds are better than they would be if you wanted to be a photographer or something like that.\n\nWhen you are posted to a land base, you can either stay in base housing (barracks) or you will get a housing allowance for off-base housing.  It may not entirely cover the rent and probably won't cover insurance, particularly when you're first starting out and you're low-ranked, but it can make the ends meet if you're clever with your money.  Specialist rankings like aviation mechanics tend to be higher ranked and therefore better paid, which is probably the situation your friend is in.\n\nRemember that wherever you are, you'll be leaving in 2-3 years.  That's one reason that a lot of young guys just don't bother with getting off-base housing, they know they'll just have to leave and they'd rather not spend the money on rent or a mortgage.  Remember also that as an aviation mechanic, you will be expected to spend time on carriers unless you specialize in the big birds, which has its own problems.\n\nIf you are willing to deal with the dangers and the difficulties, go for it - but don't go in expecting to get paid just for breathing and showing up.  The Navy works its people hard, and expects a lot from them, and if you aren't willing to do the job they have ways of dealing with you that a civilian boss doesn't.
645685
talk to your schools consuler or your local Military recruiter
412778
Hubby just passed 18 years in the Army.  We're so looking forward to retirement.  It's been a good life, but we're ready to move on.  He's now a Drill Sergeant and it should take him to 6 months out from retirement.  We just hope and pray that nothing comes up that forces us to stay longer.  However, after this much time, he'll do his duty if he has to stay.  \n\nWe want to find out what other people call "normal".  We're ready!!\n\nCongrats on your service.  Good luck with retirement and your future.  Please stay safe and get home!!
544705
you have two years of eligibility left.
478025
You have an ss card? I would go to your local recruiter and tell him you would like to join. Explain that you were 2 when you got here and maybe he can help you with the red tape. You'll  have to take a test but it's an easy one. Good luck
565369
I would highly recommend joining the U.S. Navy as an Information Systems Technician (IT) as you will get awesome training and the potential to earn:\n\nBasic Pay $1,748.10 a month (over 2 yrs service)\n\nSubsistence Pay $272.26 a month\n\nArea Incentive Pay (AIP) of up to $3,000 a month (depends on area)\nRe-Enlistment Bonus (SRB) of up to $40,000\nCost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) of aprox. $1,100.00\n\nEtc... Etc...\n\nIt is highly likely that you could be earning over $48,000 a year in just a little over 2 years of service with the prospects of high paying civilian jobs as soon as your enlistment is up. I truly think this opportunity is hard to find in the civilian sector right now with only a High School Diploma!\n\nAlso, potential for $52,000 of money for college as follows:\n\n"The Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB): Take a small $100 reduction in your Navy pay for just 12 months and you will get back an education benefit of over $37,000. You may use this money toward college once you’ve completed active duty or even use part of it while you're still serving. Combine it with a Navy College Fund "Kicker" and get over $70,000 toward your education! You will be entitled to receive up to 36 months of educational benefits as a full-time student under this program. See your Navy Recruiter for details.\n\nThe Navy College Fund: Available to those who sign up for the MGIB. If you’re a high school graduate, score a 50 or better on the ASVAB, and qualify for certain Navy jobs or apprenticeships, you can get more than $15,000 in addition to the MGIB money for your education."\n\n"Among the most important benefits are those for your health. As a Sailor, you receive: \nFull medical coverage and care in Navy or civilian facilities \nFull dental coverage and care from Navy professionals \nYour other benefits upon joining the Navy include: \nDiscounted travel \n30 days paid vacation each year \nGenerous educational benefits \n$250,000 life insurance policy for $16 a month or a $400,000 life insurance policy for $26 a month"\n\nIf the above interest you go here: http://www.navy.com/findarecruiter/
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Your husband can pretty much tell you what to expect, but I know there is a program where he can get a bonus for referring you to enlistment. I think it's like $1000. I don't remember what the program is called, my husband's recruiter was nice enough to mention it to us last year. Make sure to bring it up. (I don't know if all are so honest about giving away free money)\n\nHere's some info on military couples. I find that this guys is usually pretty accurate: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/familydomestic/a/militarycouples.htm\n\nCongrats and good luck!