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Started by csan214. Last reply by ohwhere 8 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hey ladies! :) I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas for birthday gifts for their sailors. Mine is stationed in San Diego right now, actually just arrived there yesterday after being on leave ( WAHH :( ). But he turns 19 in about 2 weeks,…Continue
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Started by Dina0106. Last reply by Dina0106 12 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
We are going to San Diego!!!Not excited about being 13 states away from family but I've never been there so excited about that.Anyone know any apartments near the Naval Base San Diego?Thanks in advanceContinue
Started by NicoleH10. Last reply by NicoleH10 14 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone I have a question about moving. My husband finishes boot camp 5/24 and the has 4 weeks of schooling at Great Lakes. My questions are when he get's his orders what are the best websites/tools to use to find housing? Does the navy provide…Continue
Started by fhgirl28. Last reply by fhgirl28 on Friday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone!These questions have branched from both my own curiosity and my boyfriend's lack of knowledge (I'm not saying he's unintelligent, it's just that he isn't given answers at the moment).My boyfriend is currently a FC in A-school on the…Continue
Started by MartiMarWife. Last reply by UrabissWife on Thursday. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Hey ladies I'm official a Navy Wife && now I'm trying to get ready for a new baby girl && moving far away from home... I'm trying to find women that are near Widbey Island so it's not so hard for me to make new friends... My husband…Continue
Started by Michele_Ava. Last reply by Michele_Ava on Wednesday. 22 Replies 1 Like
Hi! I'm Very new to all of this but very excited about this new life we're about to have! My husband and I have 2 young kids ages 3 and 1 and after he finishes with bootcamp in July he's supposed to be moving to Monterey Ca to go to school there…Continue
Started by Stephanie Ship02 Div917. Last reply by meagan5220 on Wednesday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
My Sailor has been in A school for 2 months now. He is just 7 hours from home and I just visited him last weekend. He is passing his IT certs and making friends. I'm always telling him how proud I am of him, that's he's my hero, etc...He just texted…Continue
Started by rmb. Last reply by rmb May 13. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello ladies :)My fiance and I are planning to get married sometime next month, and I was just curious how long we can expect to wait afterwards before he starts getting BAH. Also, I'm a little fuzzy on how BAS works now; the way I understand it,…Continue
Started by corporatediva. Last reply by Dina0106 May 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance needs has just returned from a deployment. He needs the car shipped to him. This is his first time at his duty station. Do anyone know of an affordable company that we could use?Continue
Started by georgiam0323. Last reply by Dina0106 May 13. 5 Replies 0 Likes
my hubbys leaving for bootcamp on the 16th! super excited for him, we will be moving to monterey ca after boot camp for his a school...do any ladies know how long it takes to set up the housing situation and how we move out there? we have boy/girl…Continue
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Comment by Dina0106 9 hours ago
Comment by Jenn_NicksWifey 9 hours ago Dina - BTW - FL residency is very beneficial for military personnel, tax-wise. It's wise to keep that residency. CA taxes military income for legal residents.
Comment by Jenn_NicksWifey 9 hours ago Dina - I kept my IL license and tags while we were in CA. You can keep them, you do not have to become a resident of CA. Make sure your car insurance provider knows your address (where the vehicle will be driven) though. If you buy a car in CA, you can fill out a form and they waive the registration fees. You can register it in CA for free then when you get to your home state, register it there (at the normal cost, most likely) and your car will be tagged from your home state. We were considering buying a vehicle while we were there. Here is a link that might give you some info:
Also, some tax info Tax Topic
And some DMV info CA DMV - if you look at the first section, second bullet, #2, it states "...are permitted to operate a vehicle in this state with valid license plates from either ...The vehicle registration and license plates are issued to the military person or spouse of the military person. " (emphasis mine).
I know nothing about the college tuition, other than my husband told me I could finish my degree there at resident rates.
I hope that helps!!
Comment by Dina0106 10 hours ago Would I have to become a resident in California to pursue my graduate's degree?
Even though I read according to the Higher education opportunity act of 2008 as military spouse attending any public college or university I am entitled to the same cost offered to residents.
I don't want to lose my residency in Fl because this is our home, where I plan on living and raising my children. Our family is down here, especially my husband wanting to be closer to his elderly parents.
Also if I am technically not a resident as a non resident military personnel if my plates and tags can be used from Fl so can my DL?
I checked the CA.gov/ CA highway patrol that stated for non resident military personnel a Driver's license from their state of domicile was valid. I just want to get feedback from other wives in the area, are you still driving with your home state's DL?
Comment by Angie 15 hours ago They don't get their orders until a few days before they PIR, that is when they will know which airport they are flying out of
Comment by mareso24 16 hours ago Just planning ahead -- When do recruits find out what airport they are flying out of for A school? My boyfriend flew to O'hare to get to boot camp last Tuesday. Just wanted to make sure that when his family and I receive his form letter we can book a flight from the same airport.
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Comment by Angie on Thursday Nichole, don't go buy a smaller stroller, as Jenn said...all strollers have to be stowed.
Comment by Jenn_NicksWifey on Thursday Nichole - I took a little stroller and they had me stow it anyway. I was able to take it to the hall, but then had to carry her to our seats, I had to leave the stroller off to the side behind a curtain thing. It makes sense because the seating is not very spacious. It is bleacher style and the rows of bleachers are close together, so having a stroller up there is not practical. Depending on which division your husband is in, you may only have to carry her a little ways or all the way to the end of the hall. But you won't have to carry her from the car, so that's good. You can get your stroller after the ceremony and use it when you go have lunch with your sailor at the NEX.
Also, those with recruits in bootcamp might benefit from some forums here on NavyForMoms.com geared towards the bootcamp experience. If you search for groups called "PIR (DATE)" where the date is the graduation date, you will be able to connect with lots of people who also have a recruit in bootcamp graduating that day. I met so many great people and when we went to PIR had people to talk to. Also, you hear about letters and phone calls and news that maybe your recruit hasn't told you yet. Super, SUPER helpful.
Comment by UrabissWife on Thursday I like seeing all these airmen joining the navy :P My husband is an airmen also ... odds are your hubs will be attached to a squadron .... awesome. Id rather my husband been attached to a squadron than a ship anyday :)
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