When dating takes place between soldiers of the same rank or between a solider and a civilian employee or government contractor, military regulations only prohibit those relationships which directly affect morale, discipline, respect for authority or otherwise interfere with a mission.

Can a soldier marry a civilian?

If you are in the United States (not assigned overseas), getting married as a member of the military is much the same as civilian marriages. You dont need advanced permission and there is no special military paperwork to fill out before the marriage.

Why is the military divorce rate so high?

The difficult adjustment of reconnecting as a couple after having been used to being apart, coupled with other issues such as money, affairs, children, alcohol and physical abuse all increase the chance of divorce for military personnel.