The ex-spouse must be married to the servicemember at least 20 years;
The servicemember must have had at least 20 years of creditable service; and
There must be at least a 20-year overlap between the marriage and the military service.
Any Medical benefits are suspended while the former spouse is covered by an employer-sponsored health care plan. Moreover, any medical benefits are terminated if the former spouse’s should remarry.
Commissary, military exchange (BX/PX) and other installation privileges are suspended while the former spouse is remarried. However, these privileges are reinstated upon the remarriage is terminated due to a death or a divorce.
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