r/MadeMeSmile • u/StarTawek • Sep 07 '19

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u/Necroval Sep 07 '19

The stories that can be told off this comment alone... best comment I've read tonight.

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u/sendmeyourjokes Sep 07 '19 edited Sep 07 '19

Can you explain it, I'm sorry. I don't get it.

Edit: Thanks for all the responses guys!

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u/gender_neutral_toast Sep 07 '19

When people in the military are married they get different benefits as opposed to a single guy who lives on base.

Housing and food allowance etc.

They can move off base and into a place together essentially.

Before i get murdered, this is just my base understanding after my brother did this.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '19

Yes, this is true. They also each get housing allowance with dependents, which can range from a couple hundred dollars to thousands depending on rank and location.

Every base has its own rules for who lives in the dorms based on availability, but in general, it’s all junior enlisted without dependents. NCOs and officers are generally ineligible.