If this guy who married her just to get the BAH would just have done what he should have in the first place, get her what she needs/wants/entitled to, and maybe he did and we are hearing just her side, he would not have any issues. He allowed himself to be put in a position by his inaction. If he had done it, there was nothing she could have done. There are many times when the chain of command can tell a spouse to pound sand, and they should, but the service member needs to have his ducks in a row and this one may not. No matter how predatory they are, if the servicemember is meeting the requirements, there is nothing a predator can do. The best way a servicemember can protect himself in this case is to get her what she is entitled to, to do his part, then there are no questions. Even in a divorce, a judge cannot tell a spouse if she is entitled to ID cards or any other benefits because they are administered by the DOD. If this guy had given her the 1172, paid whatever support is required by the service, then everyone could tell her to pound sand, but when the question gets asked, did he meet the requirements, and someone has to say no, She didn't deserve it is not gonna cut it. No matter how much it stinks, as a service member or a leader, you never let yourself get in that position, and you do it by following the regulations. This guy is no prize, and she is probably no better, but that fact will not excuse anyone from deciding who gets what, and its not even close to the price someone may have to pay. I agree this one does not pass the sniff test.
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