Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors

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Comment by Dina0106 9 hours ago

Thank you Jenn, helps a lot. I was worried about possibly school and everything. My nursing license is also in Fl and idk about crossing over yet. Since I do know this temporary and I don't want to mess up my residency.

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:

MSRRA

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.

Comment by Jasmin on Thursday

Good morning ladies !! Xoxo

Does anyone know about how long it takes to get through the gate for PIR if you have a car ?

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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