What is it like living in housing post-DADT? Will my spouse be treated the same as a female spouse when it comes to living on base, FRG, etc?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 23:54:48 -0400

Going Reserve to Active. Last time I was active was 97-02 and DADT was in full effect. Now I am married and my military spouse is my husband. Does anyone know about what its like to live on base in housing? Will he be treated same as a female spouse when it comes to living on base and FRG, etc? Having lived in the "old" Army, I feel somewhat nervous as I don't know what active duty is like after DADT and 17 years later ?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2019 12:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:45:24 -0400

Honestly, nobody gives a shit. You're not the first gay couple anyone has seen. As long as you're a decent neighbor, no one will really care.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 4 at 2019 1:02 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:02:54 -0400

I liked living on posts. No trash, safety, and proximity to work was appealing.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Apr 9 at 2019 12:51 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:51:31 -0400

I think you will be fine. There a lot of old bastards here on RP that talk a lot of nonsense, but it's been my general experience that most military people and families are pretty tolerant and accepting folks. If you ever do have a problem be sure to address it though.