Description

This comprehensive guide is designed for service members and spouses across all branches

of the U.S. Armed Forces. It explains how to legally register your marriage within the

Department of Defense (DoD) systems — specifically through DEERS — and access full

family benefits, including TRICARE healthcare, BAH pay increases, life insurance, legal

assistance, and education opportunities.

You’ll find clear, actionable steps, required documents, timelines, and direct links to official

resources. This guide also includes 50 detailed FAQs to answer common questions and help

you avoid administrative delays, ensuring your family receives every benefit you’ve earned.