Chances of getting stationed together if spouse is in Army but not a dentist ?

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I'll be graduating in 2015 and want to join Army (not on HPSP) since my spouse is in Army as well but not related to dental field. So how likely is it that we'll be stationed together ?
Any input will be appreciated. Thanks !

 

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[ALTOSS]

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[Hedgy]

100 views no reply !! That's sad !

They do try to station you with your spouse, if possible. They usually won't put you in the same command, unless it's a residency. We had husband/wife dentists in my AEGD. They were stationed in San Diego, one deployed on a carrier, the other was at the base clinic. That was the Navy though. I can't speak for the Army.

 

[Act0fgod]

No replies because no one knows the answer to the question. Look up the term "join spouse." My wife and I are both military. We both have made choices in our careers that have made it easier for us to be stationed together. That being said we spent the last year apart and fully expect future assignments apart. I'd say we have a dozen other friends from school who are or were married military couples. Some of them have yet to be stationed together but we also know couples that have always been stationed together. It will all depend but remember there are no guarantees.

 

[journey to dds]

Thank you for the reply.

They do try to station you with your spouse, if possible. They usually won't put you in the same command, unless it's a residency. We had husband/wife dentists in my AEGD. They were stationed in San Diego, one deployed on a carrier, the other was at the base clinic. That was the Navy though. I can't speak for the Army.

 

[journey to dds]

Thank you the reply. I looked up for the MACP and they say the same. I don't know if joining army will be a right decision or not !!

No replies because no one knows the answer to the question. Look up the term "join spouse." My wife and I are both military. We both have made choices in our careers that have made it easier for us to be stationed together. That being said we spent the last year apart and fully expect future assignments apart. I'd say we have a dozen other friends from school who are or were married military couples. Some of them have yet to be stationed together but we also know couples that have always been stationed together. It will all depend but remember there are no guarantees.

 

[krmower]

I'll be graduating in 2015 and want to join Army (not on HPSP) since my spouse is in Army as well but not related to dental field. So how likely is it that we'll be stationed together ?
Any input will be appreciated. Thanks !

Sorry for the late reply, but I have been on vacation.

Every effort is made to assign dual Army people together (or other services). I have had many friends that have been in this situation and as officers it seems to work out fine. The assignments personnel will work together (Dental and whatever your wife is in), and your assignments will be coordinated jointly.

At some point in their career, most couples have to decide who's career will take the lead/priority as Commands, schools, and other demands will have to take priority on assignments.

 

[journey to dds]

Thanks a ton for your reply krmower. I am so relieved.
On other note, my spouse is enlisted (E-5) and I will be joining in as O-3, so do you think that could be an issue as far as getting stationed together is concerned ??

Sorry for the late reply, but I have been on vacation.

Every effort is made to assign dual Army people together (or other services). I have had many friends that have been in this situation and as officers it seems to work out fine. The assignments personnel will work together (Dental and whatever your wife is in), and your assignments will be coordinated jointly.

At some point in their career, most couples have to decide who's career will take the lead/priority as Commands, schools, and other demands will have to take priority on assignments.

 

[hugomaaf]

I can only speak for my AF experience, since u guys were married before u become an officer, it's fine in AF. (On surface)

HOWEVER, it is not really fine for the higher ranking person -you.

Imagine u have a BBQ for your coworker in your house, ur husband will be really awkward since he is not really suppose to hang out with officers in a non unit wide off duty function.

What usually happen is the lower ranking person will finish their current enlistment and separate.

 

[krmower]

Thanks a ton for your reply krmower. I am so relieved.
On other note, my spouse is enlisted (E-5) and I will be joining in as O-3, so do you think that could be an issue as far as getting stationed together is concerned ??

No I do not believe it will. His career options will be the driver as far as where you guys are stationed and how often you move. Enlisted individuals do move around more than officers, and may have limitations on where they can get stationed based on their MOS (job skill).

Additionally, there may be some times when his assignments manager may want him to move, and yours will not be ready to let you go yet, so you may have some brief periods where you are seperated waiting to "catch up" with each other.

We have at least one senior dental officer who is married to an enlisted Soldier and there is no issue. Just understand that one of your careers will probably have to take a back seat to the other should you both remain in the Army.

 

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Thank you for your input. I got to hear that too.. Lets see how it goes !

I can only speak for my AF experience, since u guys were married before u become an officer, it's fine in AF. (On surface)

HOWEVER, it is not really fine for the higher ranking person -you.

Imagine u have a BBQ for your coworker in your house, ur husband will be really awkward since he is not really suppose to hang out with officers in a non unit wide off duty function.

What usually happen is the lower ranking person will finish their current enlistment and separate.

 

[journey to dds]

Appreciate your encouraging and positive reply. I am always looking forward to hear from you. Thank you !

No I do not believe it will. His career options will be the driver as far as where you guys are stationed and how often you move. Enlisted individuals do move around more than officers, and may have limitations on where they can get stationed based on their MOS (job skill).

Additionally, there may be some times when his assignments manager may want him to move, and yours will not be ready to let you go yet, so you may have some brief periods where you are seperated waiting to "catch up" with each other.

We have at least one senior dental officer who is married to an enlisted Soldier and there is no issue. Just understand that one of your careers will probably have to take a back seat to the other should you both remain in the Army.