Being a married soldier in the Army

[@richardfiliczkowski117]

I was a single father raising a daughter when I served as a Ranger and I could not have not be more thankful for the other spouses to help me out when the occasions required. I was lucky to have on post housing.

[@Benitss18]

Awww🥲😩💞

[@davidwadsworth8982]

I miss that second family.

[@Mel-re5es]

I like the hat, it suits you better than the flat brimmed type

[@LilPeener]

Shipping out in a couple weeks to Fort Leonard Wood for BCT and then Fort Benning for AIT as 91M and your videos have helped a lot, thanks for all the info and I wish you luck in the rest of your endeavors!

[@gmcoutlaw7698]

Allan Anderson isn't 91M for ammunition specialist or ammunition transport or something along those lines?

[@smalls8646]

@@gmcoutlaw7698 it's a Bradley system maintainer I think

[@wesleytownsend8214]

I have been viewing your content fairly exclusively lately (call it binge watching if you must). I am impressed with the degree of professionalism you maintain. So much has changed since my days as 92Y. Like with all servicemen and women, we could go on for a long time on these topics. A lot is the same as far as mission but uniforms are a big one. Thank you for excellent attention to detail and the time invested to provide this content.

[@thebluesmurfdude]

Thanks a ton for the video!! My wife and I were just discussing budget/housing while I am gone. I ship out on the 13th to BCT -> AIT -> Airborne -> RASP. 25P Option 40. My dad was able to swear me in at MEPS! My wife and I had several long discussions before I enlisted. To make sure it was what we both wanted, and that she understood the life style changes.

[@410ZER]

How did it go bro?

[@huyoken7953]

How did it go?

[@dessandrews2341]

Update? Are you enjoying it what about your wife?

[@smedina6634]

An E-1 getting married the first 6 months at their duty station = an E-6’s worst nightmare 🤣

[@kvargas115]

Why’s that?

[@nunyabusiness4904]

@@kvargas115 because usually it's not a good idea for them to get married, often times it's a marriage to their high school sweetheart that they've never actually lived with, a random person they met in the area and have only known for a few months or someone else who lives in the barracks and they are rushing into marriage specifically to get out of the dorms, all of these marriages have a generally poor track record and often fail and end in divorce, naturally people in unhappy marriages generally have issues in other aspects of their lives, they be dealing with depression which directly affects mission readiness, mission effectiveness and other aspects, supervisors, first sergeants, commanders, etc. all need their troops to be mentally and physically ready and if a soldier isn't at their best it affects the whole unit.

[@colbytimothy1910]

You all prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@danieldominick2715]

@Colby Timothy Instablaster =)

[@colbytimothy1910]

@Daniel Dominick I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@oldreliable40]

hey chris i was told if"the army wanted u to have a wife they would have issued you one" lol

[@bseries8826]

Hahahahah

[@tylerhill1751]

I got told that at basic

[@juliangarcia6544]

Haha you got it

[@lucasnutting8266]

im 24 married with 3 kids going in E1 and the Army wants me. OSUT the 21st Benning.

[@lucasnutting8266]

@Tyler I have been with her for 8 years no problems recently we should be okay.

[@iamshailee]

My boyfriend is in the army and he joined so we may have a better future because he did have a rough childhood. It’s really sad when soldier’s significant other cheats on them while they’re away working hard. I could never do that to my boyfriend. He is the best thing in my life. He did tell me when he went to basic training in Fort Jackson, he said that guys had received letters from their girlfriend and in the letter, the girl broke up with them because they just couldn’t do it anymore. Really sad!!! :(

[@christopherchaos]

Yep. Dear john letters as they are called. I was one of the unlucky ones to receive one of those.

[@iamshailee]

Christopher Chaos Wow, very sorry that heart breaking experience has happened to you. That’s one of the worst situations in the world. We just have to keep growing stronger... I hope life has been better for you.

[@mistersmith3067]

@@iamshailee I'm going into the army soon, and I'm worried about getting married and how she would deal with it. I imagine its gonna be hard for both of us

[@iamshailee]

Mister Smith Whoops sorry for the really late reply! You both can make it together if you communicate and trust each other. It is very hard to be away from your partner for a long time. My man and I started off as a long distance relationship, so it isn’t that hard for us because we already know how it feels to not see each other every day. Have you already talked to her about how she feels?

[@mistersmith3067]

@@iamshailee I talked to her, but it would just be so hard. We're ldr as well, but its so hard for us to be away for even a few weeks. I think I'll reconsider it for the future after we're settled down and have had time to think about it more

[@coolawsome625]

$1923 without dependent and $2352 with dependent

[@alexislucero5653]

What state?

[@mikevanroy9356]

When I was in Korea in 90-91 it was considered an unaccompanied tour, but there were some exceptions. My squad leader was married to a Korean national and she had family close to the base so that's where they stayed. Another squad leader in our platoon had dual Korean-American citizenship. He was ethnically Korean but joined the US Army and served most of his service in Korea so he was able to live off post with his Korean wife on an E-6 salary which at the time meant he lived like a king. We also had a PFC who was allowed to bring his wife but the Army gave him very little help to do it. He basically had to fund her stay from his pocket and was always having money problems.

[@brennaburke2661]

Can you talk about the pros/cons of joining the military enlisted with a degree? This was very informative and I am in my senior year seriously considering joining.

[@leonardhosard6302]

It's a rough life!! Especially if you're in a forward support unit!! We generally spent 6 months out of the year in the field and then there's the combat tours and also hardship tours!! It worked for us because my wife grew up in the military and she already knew what to expect!!but civilian wife's sometimes have a really hard time with it!!

[@templarsentinelgaming6546]

I'm trying to join the Army but my wife out right refuses to move anywhere.... My recruiter said I'd be classed as a geographical bachelor.... What is that and how's it work with pay and housing..

[@AshilleyHung]

Christopher, thank you for the video you’re sharing on youtube. Your channel does good helps with my recognition for US Army. 👍

[@markuswithak9123]

Really like the quality you added to this video. Keep it up!

[@christopherchaos]

Ya I had a little more time to edit this one. With some videos it’s hard cuz I have a day job, family and then make these videos. But if I have the time to add the spice to the video then I do. Thanks for noticing!!

[@craigsmith4084]

Being in the Army cost me my wife. Can’t say that I recommend it. Either get married or go in the Army, not both.

[@kylierivera1763]

Craig Smith It’s not meant for everyone to be in the army life. I’m sorry to hear that it cost you your wife. I’m not married but I know how hard it is. It can be stressful too. But my bf is in the army. I worry about him but I am a strong and independent woman. Some women can handle it while some can’t. He is deployed at the moment. I hope you find someone who loves you being in the military and is supportive of it

[@gmcoutlaw7698]

Craig Smith I plan to marry my now girlfriend after my first contract. I hope to get engaged before I leave if not then I hope and pray she will stay with me. With the military I know my children will be set up for their tuition as will I.

[@walterbenford]

Sorry to hear that, Craig. Some may not know, if your spouse is int the military, you're, almost, also in the military. like Xena said, some can handle it, some can't. the problem is you don't know if you can or not until the time comes. I've lived both lifestyles. It was a wild ride, but my wife and I made it through.

[@youraveragejoe2]

Im Never getting married sorry to hear but hey.

[@4bigcrews726]

Damn.. I just felt your pain man.

[@tony42898]

I knew a dual military couple that were on the waiting list for housing for 47 days. They stayed at IHG. Imagine the amount of reimbursement they got when they finally got a house.

[@Bxdarealest]

Miami FL/ Fort Lauderdale is E1 with DEPENDENTS: $ 2436.00 E 1 without DEPENDENTS: $ 1857.00

[@ethanmyers9036]

what an amazing video could you do a video about life as a deployed soldier?

[@christopherchaos]

Yes. That is on the list.

[@christopherchaos]

There’s not really enough to make a whole video about it. The only difference really is one will revive full BAH and the other will revive partial BAH and if one comes up on orders to go to another post then the other will also revive orders to go.

[@suannecrockett7804]

Could you do video with single soldier deployed and a child

[@HuggieBear39]

Back in the day we did not even have TriCare just needed your ID card and Medical card to see the dr or dentist. Before I turned 18 and would have to give up my ID and med card, I went to the dentist and had lots of dental work. Pops was in Korea at the time and we were in Ft Riley they had a great shuttle bus. I was able to take care of this all on my own. I did not have to make mom lose a day of work to take me.

[@suannecrockett7804]

Can you please make a video for single Soldiers with children

[@MF007]

I need info on this also

[@hightechredneck62]

My recruiter is telling me a single soldier cant have custody of a child, so you basically have to write a letter and have the child's mother write one saying the mother has custody, I'm dealing with all that right now

[@MF007]

@@hightechredneck62 I understand you have to give away custody but as far as pay with dependents and how all works with a single parent with 2 dependents (kids)

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Single soldiers can have the kids with them, the command would have them do a Family Care Plan which details who takes care of the child during deployment or the field.

[@jimdebarr5616]

In 73 stationed in Thailand as an Sp 5, I married a Thai, base pay was $440/month, BAH $145, BAS $85, overseas pay $65.

[@Ryoma_lawang]

The younger Bobby from supernatural…

[@thacreature2570]

My father was a single father stationed in Germany and Korea. I was able to accompany him to Germany, not sure the exact specifics but he had of course my grandmother in the states set up but also had another soldier who would have been able to take care of me if he was not able to for whatever reason. As I said not sure the exact specifics but a general idea I suppose, thank you for the informative content, I recently found your channel while thinking of enlisting but also keeping my wife and 3 boys in mind, been a lifelong dream and goal of mine, but having kids young and dropping out of school gave me the reasons not to at that moment, but the want and almost need to join is always with me. Many prayers to those and the families of those brave enough to serve and those brave enough to have lost their lives defending our country and its beliefs.

[@deanthakid9803]

Yeah those ones who rush into marriage...to get more money are the ones who get that,dear John letter 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@jacksonjackson7393]

I'm an Airforce Veteran and I did not had tricare but because I had Medicare Louisiana took care of all the expenses for delivery,then some to include checkups.....the checkups for the child care provider was included as well...do not be afraid to separate because of rumors...all states are not the same but when it comes to pregnant women whether or not if She, he or it can conceive it will be cost free. Don't always listen to rumors of the inside, but from someone that came out and can live from experience

[@jthavorn]

Great video chris. Very informative. Just signed up to be a Patreon of your channel and glad I can support you. I think I mentioned this already but are you still planning on doing a video about how punishment works in the army? I think talking about article 15s and UCMJ can be very helpful to new soldiers. You can include things small like failing to show up for formation to high war crimes like treason. Also I think a video about how to become a drill sergeant would be cool too. Keep up the good work chris! Rock on.

[@christopherchaos]

Thanks man. And thanks for being a Patreon!! I will be doing this videos at some point. I’ve got a lot of videos on my to do list so it just a matter of what order I do them in. But at some point those videos will get made.

[@johnnyringgo4570]

Could you talk little bite about the Cavalry requirements?

[@johnsifuentes6357]

Married in the Army, don't mix, I saw problems, from low on money before payday, tide budget, every month, if married and under E-5, waiting list to get on base, and expensive to live off base, food, gas, light ,water,phone, insurance, maintained on car, if you have kids the extra on them,, if station over sea it's harder, and no family member to help a hand, I heard lot family break ups, some wifes went back home move in with family or in laws, I was in ft.Riley on the hill, I saw a lot of that, heard the housing wasn't the best, think before joining and marriage in the Army, do your home work, ask, I got married year's after the Army, but this was in late 70's

[@ethanmyers9036]

Could you do a video about life as a military family?

[@David-B]

Hey really enjoy your videos. I am a married soldier in the US Army. I just wanted to hit on what you said about not getting BAH when you live on post. That is not true. I live in Fort Campbell Ky. My BAH is 1250 a month. My on post house is 1025 a month. I still receive $225 a month of BAH. Not sure if things were different at one point. But just wanted to clear that up. Thanks!

[@Vinegarissweet]

Wow. I've never heard of that but thats cool!

[@lelandgaunt9985]

If you’re duel military be prepared to hear this when you have a child and they have an appointment! “Can’t your wife do it? Can’t your husband do it?”

[@jacksonjackson7393]

Lol

[@-hunt-6225]

Fort Stewart it’s E-1 thru E-6 and E-7+ neighborhoods. It’s like that most places now and not sure if it was just different when you were in. Like an E-1 with a wife and two kids would be in the same on base housing as an E-6 with the same size family most likely.

[@lifeofschmelly]

In Winona Minnesota E1 with dependents would get $1146, without dependents would be $888

[@Publicenemy85]

Best advice I got was to go into the army SINGLE and leave the army SINGLE. I’ve seen a lot of buddies lose their high school sweethearts and a lot of the married guys got divorced.

[@rosiealmy3388]

YUPPPP!!! I am with you...i agree military life especially when in another country, is very lonely...but it is wiser and smarter to stay single!!! Focus on career, save money, then look for the right partner!

[@dawnlapka2433]

Not curious. I grew up like this. I'm Civil Serve Clergy Serve. Now I am marrying a person who is a Corporal Special Ops. I had no idea how hard this was going to be when I re-elected to re-unite with military personnel service. I don't even know what either of our pay grade is going to be when we get married, and I graduate from school. I'm Vocation rehabilitation after a major car accident 5 years ago. We aren't even sure what he wants to study when he does finally decide to go to school, if ever, because he is really laid back, compared to me. I just hope that we can go together. What ever we do. My Dad used to say, "we move as a unit! We are a unit! Let's bug out!" I'm the oldest, and the only female trained by my Dad's troop buddies in Mitchell SD. I'm just grateful to be a small part of what the Army does. God bless you all! Still praying for peace in this world 🙏!

[@georgekelly7226]

Watch out for those dependapotamuses. Lol

[@bseries8826]

😂😂

[@jefferyespj]

BAC calculator is pretty fascinating. With one dependent marrying 1800 with no dependent 1400. For a zip code in the North Dallas suburbs

[@barke27barker19]

At least while I was in, married soldiers, especially career NCOs who never lived in the barracks, had nothing but contempt for single soldiers. They felt all the "hey you" details should be done by single soldiers simply because it was easier to find us. They felt mass punishment for single soldiers was the right way to keep the barracks clean while they escaped said punishment. They had all the space and privacy they wanted while saying single soldiers didn't need those things. Many more examples but too many to list here...

[@christopherchaos]

first!!!! ;)

[@leafsdefensesucks66]

Christopher Chaos ok

[@Awzn123]

Chaos e1s can live in Pueblo 😂

[@yenchenghuang9261]

Christopher Chaos how long can dependent live on base if partner get kia or mia

[@bseries8826]

@@yenchenghuang9261 good question. I would like to know as well.

[@bseries8826]

Answered a lot of questions I had, thanks. I have 3 dependents & about to get married before enlisting.

[@je7723]

Can you make a video on: married to a foreigner that is not a American citizen yet. Please I'm about to join and I want to know about it. My wife is a Russian citizen and I am American citizen. We plan on getting her to become a American citizen during my journey in the army life.

[@chocky150mg]

I have the same question

[@tristansalmon5134]

Same question

[@shaylagannon641]

If you are a foreigner and you marry an American citizen you will have dual citizenship in her country and in the United States.

[@valdimarhrafnsson18]

You guys aren't getting security clearances that's the definition of security risk become an electrician you'll be fine

[@theenzoferrari458]

She's KGB baby.

[@shmul1748]

E-1 2 or less years with BOH and separation allowance and other 355 $ the one that is for soldier only total is in NYC zip 11214 $ 5616 Married soldier with special needs kid that going to be in EFMP program.

[@tyhoffman1720]

Family lives in the brick houses on Ft. Carson.

[@russellwhite88]

Me and my mom and dad lived in those back in 07 good times.

[@wb7926]

Great videos, keep up the good work!

[@hannible1002]

Definition of a married soldier? 1. Less work.2. Excuses to get off exercise ( wife has a poorly tummy etc ) 3. More money the only profession in the world that pays more to be married. 4. No guard duty at weekends Christmas Easter etc.

[@stephenwilliams5201]

Oh help me.! My first problem was the cop that was "shopping" for a war widow( as if he couldn't wait) that as I left for field work. The cop took over then disappear when I came back. He slid out of the picture just before I came back. Worse is to find out he was married. You know it( Jody) part 2 my kids/ neighbors lied to me.

[@abdullahaligarcia9501]

Awesome video...😎

[@onrr1726]

my brother in law is a Major and my sister is just an army wife they bought 2 new cars in Germany and the army shipped them to Texas along with what ever belongings they wanted to bring back with them.

[@robertmielke3380]

Bah was 712 in Colorado springs in '87 and rations were 171

[@tannerwilson4843]

If you have a family emergency while on a deployment (such as family death). How much leave time do you get? My cousin tried to get some off time when my grandmother died of Alzheimer’s. They wouldn’t let him attend the funeral. It was a horrible decision on the Army’s part Because we needed extra help during that time and his MOS was medical related which could have been beneficial for our family.

[@christopherchaos]

I believe it’s still 15 days and during the deployment they restrict it to direct family such as mother, father, brother, sister, spouse and those kinda situations. That also depends on the unit as well and if they are willing to let individuals go for other family members.

[@brookeparker0313]

Should do a joint military lifestyle video

[@brentohl6042]

$1,937 dollars in Aurora colorado

[@hectordcr6234]

Hello Chris, I appreciate so much all your videos.Could you please make a video about 12T?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Retired as one

[@MonsterRhymez]

What happens if you get divorced while your in the military? How does payroll and all that work?

[@Escobar12b]

Will Puetz you stop receiving all of the extra pay and have to go back to live in the barracks

[@evanhammons430]

If the state you are getting divorced in forces you to have a separation for set time I.e. California. You must be legally separated for a minimum of six months before divorce is finalized. You will still technically be married for those six months even though your spouse maybe gone to where ever he/she came from. As long as you are technically married you will receive your benefits as such. The day your divorce becomes final your married benefits stop.

[@jamesmadison7551]

@@Escobar12b if your E-5 and low that is.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

The army will screw you if they know, before family court finishes you off.

[@oldreliable40]

also chris where did u do basic ? i went to ft.bliss tx due to a snafu we had 61recruits and 6 drills all nam vets !!!! i was highly trained when i left there!!! and i was a 94b!!!

[@christopherchaos]

I went to Fort Benning, GA in 1999.

[@shmul1748]

Please make a EMFP program video thank you

[@RoycePeso]

Every time you say rush into marriage, I feel like a person thinking about joining rushes into marriage.

[@jamesmadison7551]

lol I know this one private that was 19 years old and was in his first unit for 6 months, found a woman and married her after only 2 months of dating and hows kids.

[@sunlightspear7000]

Jodie has entered the chat

[@Outdoorpizzaoven]

About $3200 a month in Boston for BAH

[@ybfam8019]

Did you recieve it at basic? And was it at your wife's zip code?

[@m3ga824]

this was really helpful

[@Hehehehem]

Can you make another one of these videos but for 2024 and also for married folks with children who are enlisting how living is

[@lelandgaunt9985]

The information in this video has not changed.

[@carrillofrank07]

Orange County, CA $2,735 BAH. Married

[@silviocastell8889]

Soldier?

[@ranginrobert5455]

@@silviocastell8889 no he's a pooper scooper

[@valdimarhrafnsson18]

Alamitos?

[@jodiebert3038]

If there's a veteran done with service but goes to a different country to pick up their child, but forgot wallet from R&R in states and does not come home upon retirement, how can they get help from the military to get home????

[@lelandgaunt9985]

lol what a Redditor story.

[@LSWFTW]

Answer this for me please I’m contemplating joining the army but I want my wife with me once after basic training will she come with me during AIT and would I be able to live with her???

[@christopherchaos]

Not during AIT. You can't have family with you until your first duty station.

[@sethnewsome424]

I have a Rottweiler/Husky mix. Will it be allowed inside of an on post living quarter?

[@Life.Dunn.Simple]

I’ve been doing some research and I keep finding that if it’s mixed with any of the breeds not allowed then it’s not allowed on post unless it doesn’t look like Rott and you can get a vet to change the breed title.

[@walterbenford]

I knew a single sargeant who was able to get his BAS because he had some wierd stomach thing and couldn't eat alot of stuff at the chowhall.

[@manegarzazambrano2046]

I have photos and conversations of a member of the Pacemaker and said he was an orphan and widowed and a sick child with Leukemia!!!!!

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Ooh that is tough

[@leonboyd2557]

Just a heads up, i was married in the army and i got inspected once a month by my sergeant. It was annoying. It was like i lived in the barracks lol

[@kingtut8367]

Fuck that..

[@Vinegarissweet]

You should have had your wife complain and throw a fit every time. Some NCOS are just extra for no reason 🙄

[@jamesmadison7551]

@@Vinegarissweet fuck man, I know; it gets annoying after awhile.

[@carolsmith5762]

I'm a veteran, and the va health care sucks in Oregon ty 97477

[@eleventh3559]

First you get cheated after 2 week

[@uteursulafriedrich7453]

Are there any weekly payments if a high ranked soldier is on a mission and working with the UN?

[@pauloneal8958]

What about a single father in the army what kind of help will he get

[@juliebacud3205]

Does this apply to a married solider whose spouse isn’t going to go with them once they graduate from AIT? Do SIT still receive BAH or housing if their spouse do not go with them?

[@zackcordle4814]

That’s what I want to know as well.

[@stu624]

This is what I want to know also

[@jakecarmack6250]

@@stu624 no... you only receive bah if you're forced somewhere and you don't have the option to bring your significant other.. if you do have the option and you choose not to bring them you will not receive bah.

[@momdestroyer6653]

@@jakecarmack6250 incorrect

[@evelynrigdaogaffud7490]

I met a man he said he is a U.S Army Staff Sargeant and He said He is Widow for 4yrs

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Okay

[@adamduke6836]

Answer this for me please. my wife and 2 kids are not going to move from home. So if I chose to just live in the barracks would my family receive b.a.h still?

[@tremendoflow3102]

Adam Duke great question. I would like to know as well

[@christopherchaos]

So it was sometime around 2013 I think that they stopped doing what was called Geographical bachelor which would allow you to live in the barracks while your family was back home. So now if you are married you will not be allowed to live in the barracks and must live off base and receive BAH or on base in housing but they will keep you BAH. However you receive the BAH rate for where you are and will need to use that to cover your rent and do not receive extra BAH because your family also has rent to pay back home. Just the one rate.

[@adamduke6836]

@@christopherchaos Ohhh I see. Ok thank you so much Chris I wish they still did that. That would help out the family alot. I would live in a trash can for the family to receive my bah lol

[@miguelsaldana5613]

What happens if you are married and own a home all ready? What benefits do you receive if you married have a house and have 2 kids?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Housing allowance and food allowance

[@ybfam8019]

Will I recieve BAH for Basic Training and will it be at my wife's zip code? Would appreciate an answer, thank you.

[@christopherchaos]

Yes. You get BAH for where your family is while your in basic.

[@ybfam8019]

@@christopherchaos thank you.

[@shadowwitness2411]

What if my wife and child stays in one state and im in basic in another state,? do I still get BAH and BAS for me and them ?

[@christopherchaos]

No BAS while in basic and AIT but yes you will get BAH for where they are while in basic and AIT.

[@alexandren8939]

What if your married to someone living in as another country do you still get bah...

[@PapaCarmine]

im trying to go into the military but dont know if you get housing for your family before you go into basic. i need my family taken care of while im at basic

[@lelandgaunt9985]

You will not get housing until you get to your first unit.

[@vanillasnowflake]

Summersville, WV - $798/1029 Richmond, VA - $ 1035/1317

[@barbmullins8069]

What if a solider is married and has a child but the child lives on the base with out the mother how can the mother gets the child

[@jonathancollado6281]

**hey Chris please answer** Shipping out Jan 13th. I’m a single father with a child. Can I qualify for bah? And what are the best steps in receiving bah for my situation? Thanks and keep making the videos! 👍🏼

[@christopherchaos]

Active duty does not get BAH for having a child and not married unless it happened while in the Army. Can’t join if you have primary custody of a child. Only reserves or national guard can and then BAH is only a small amount while on drill.

[@deviss42]

does the baby thing only work for active or what about reserves? my spouse and i have been talking about it and im joining the reserves and we know its free medical for having a baby in active but how much would it cost in the reserves? probably a dumb question but yeah

[@Loowis007]

Could we live off post as a single with no kids? Like if I room up with a friend or relative if I happen to know someone or choose to find an apartment in San Antonio for example? Haven't had a chance to watch the whole video, i'm on my lunch break.

[@xymos7807]

Depends on rank and the chain of command.

[@BlincoGG]

Detroit, Michigan. Around $1500 married

[@Fire_truck_man]

Houston, 1200 without dependents, 1600 with.

[@tylerkurfees4762]

Anyone got advice for a Navy recruit with a spouse with a very close knit family?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Look for navy KZbinrs.

[@ashleysilva1393]

Hey Chris I’m leaving for Basic Feb 16th and I’m married but my wife is not going to be moving with me to my duty station when I get done with Basic and AIT. Is there anyway I can still receive BAH to pay for my mortgage in Las Vegas?

[@christopherchaos]

You will get BAH for where you are stationed. You can use that for your house but be aware you will also have to pay rent for an apartment as you will not be allowed to live in the barracks because you are married even if your spouse is not living with you. So it will be up to you to be able to pay your mortgage back in Vegas and your rent where you are stationed.

[@ashleysilva1393]

@@christopherchaos Thank you for the information!

[@hollowrun]

I want to purpose to my girlfriend at graduation from basics. Is this frowned upon in anyway?

[@christopherchaos]

I don’t think you would be able to do it during the ceremony but maybe after it’s over and they let you out of formation to greet your family and everything you could.

[@hollowrun]

@@christopherchaos Appreciate the reply, I commented the same thing on another video of yours so ignore that. Great job on the video thank you so much. Spent a pretty penny on the ring and I cant wait to see her. Again thanks and thank you for your service

[@christopherchaos]

If you get someone to record it id love to see that. just hit me up on social media if so.

[@jacksonjackson7393]

In my opinion I feel that you should wait until she feels out how the military life is...please dont rush into anything especially if you are quite young and if she might be your first love, in my opinion

[@courtneymott7966]

Christopher Chaos when can you get married is there a specific time for us army?

[@小林ビオレタ]

I'm talking a soldier for almost five years now I don't understand until now he can't come to me so many reasons that's why I decided to stop talking him but he harassed me I consulted already to the police I don't know if he's real can you help me sir

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Give him money

[@andrewstevens3555]

What Utilities come with on post housing. Like Electric, water, gas, cable TV or internet?

[@christopherchaos]

You would get electric, water and gas free with your housing but would have to pay for TV and internet.

[@jamesmadison7551]

Im 30 and in Army not married so, Im glad lol.

[@Phoenix407]

95354 with dependant $1641.00 without $1335.00

[@valdimarhrafnsson18]

Lancaster? Word im leaving that place i hope i get Japan or someshit

[@oldreliable40]

i ran mess halls and ive had 11b's tell me they would never want my m.o.s.

[@jamesmadison7551]

lol no thank you but Im Human Resource Specialist in the Army.

[@oldreliable40]

hey chris have u ate c-rations????

[@Irishcalica]

Do married soldier get separation pay during basic and AIT?

[@christopherchaos]

Yes but not until they have been separated for 30 days.

[@codenamemigrane9731]

@@christopherchaos Im from California and joining the Army but my wife wants to stay in California to support her relatives. Is it gonna be an issue for the Army?

[@xHeartHeartbreakx]

My fiancé wants to rush into marriage because of the money. We do have a daughter together. Does he have any say in on or off house living? Can he get a waiver so we don't have to rush?

[@christopherchaos]

If he is already in then he can already get housing if he has a child with you and already should get the extra money. If he is wanting to join then he can't join unless he is married to you or gives up all of his rights to the child unless he is doing reserves or national guard.

[@kesijackson8919]

Does your qualifications allows you to get a higher pay? Is the pay rate base on qualification?

[@jamesmadison7551]

well, I came in with 62 credits of college, instantly a PFC the, went to SPC. SO depends. you know a language, I think theres certain situations pay higher if your using your extra Language like Spanish or Japanese.

[@NickMunoz6]

If a single soldier has kids does he/she have to have full custody of the child to live in a house and not at the barracks

[@christopherchaos]

in many cases they are really strict on even allowing a single parent to join. I often hear they must give up custody to the other parent or a guardian and will then be placed in the barracks without BAH or BAS but that is not always the case. Just depends.

[@keishailiahiparker757]

So if I get married to my boyfriend that’s in the army. And we plan to live on base I don’t have to pay for rent??

[@christopherchaos]

If your in on post housing then you don't pay rent and you don't get BAH.