Dual Military Marriage Between Different Branches

Hey guys, I've got kind of an unconventional question. If someone wanted to get married and both partners were in the military but in different branches, how would that work? Like any issues with coordinating postings or maintaining a long-distance relationship while serving? I'm guessing there must be some people here with parents or family members in this situation. Thanks in advance for any insights!

Responding to this could be a little tricky without knowing the specifics of the branches involved or the ranks of the individuals mentioned. However, I can provide some general feedback.

Two people serving in the military and getting married, especially across different branches, is a situation called "dual military" or, more specifically, "inter-service" marriage.

One of the major concerns for such couples is coordinating their assignments, often termed as co-location. Each branch of the military has policies in place for co-location, aimed at assuring these couples are stationed within a reasonable commuting distance from each other, not exceeding 50-100 miles as per the various services' respective policies. However, achieving co-location can sometimes prove challenging, particularly if the services the individuals belong to do not have common or nearby bases.

Being assigned to different locations may mean the couple has to maintain a long-distance relationship temporarily. This can put a strain on the relationship, and it requires additional effort and good communication to ensure it works.

While the official policies do their best to accommodate married servicemembers, it's a good idea for the couple to have open conversations with their respective chain of commands and career managers, who play a central role in assignment postings.

Moreover, it's important to account for potential difficulties, such as overlapping deployments or a varying pace in career progression, which might influence postings. These factors may pose additional challenges.

To sum up, while it certainly might not be the easiest path, inter-service military marriages can succeed with good communication, understanding, and a supportive military community around them.