I’m NG, my BF is active. We plan to get married. Is it possible for him to be stationed nearby while I’m in flight school?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:14:50 -0500

I will be on active duty orders for 18 months. Is it at all possible for him to get a duty station near Ft. Rucker?

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 21 at 2018 8:23 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:23:42 -0500

congrats!!!! yes, it is possible. you would have to ask someone who is in HRC. MAJ Ken Landgren LTC Stephen F. LTC Jason Mackay

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2018 8:28 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:28:11 -0500

Maybe I should mention he is an Infantry Officer in Ranger School now. His current duty station is Ft. Wainwright.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 21 at 2018 9:08 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:08:58 -0500

Not to be contradictory, it is not at all likely. There is nothing for an Infantry Officer at Rucker. It is also unlikely that a recent Ranger grad would be allowed away from troops for an extended period. All things are possible, he will have to speak to his command and then Branch manager. Not trying to dampen your hopes, just being realistic. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 12:59 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:59:50 -0500

He could get stationed in Benning. He probably won't, but he could. But then you would PCS after flight school and he would still be at Benning for several years.

Response by CPT Nicholas D. made Nov 22 at 2018 6:31 AM

CPT Nicholas D. — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:31:32 -0500

Hey, here’s a crazy option. He could apply for AVN through your State. Each State is a little different, but I know our State has two active duty O3s that are going through the Conditional Release process. They were selected by our Aviator Selection Board and they are heading our way. It is not an overnight process (takes a few months) but once released from the Active Component, they will be appointed into the ARNG (As WOs, we insist on reversion). We are then sending them to flight school. Shot in the dark, and the process takes a few months, but if you’re getting married and he is going to leave The RA anyway, I can promise you he’d enjoy being an Aviator in the ARNG more than an Infantry officer. Food for thought. It’s radical, and one should have a much better cause to pursuing Aviation than chasing their girlfriend around... BUT... if it something he’s considered doing, it is not impossible. My wife and I had a blast in Flight School. Some of our best friends were dual military couples going through at the same time. It’s not outside the realm of possibility. Good luck!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 11:01 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:01:59 -0500

Once married, if he remains active duty there is no dual-status treatment for a married couple where only one is active duty, so there would be no priority for his assignment request. The assignment request would still be possible, just not as likely.
If he stays active duty, your only option would be to IST every time he gets PCS'ed.