What percentage join the military married, and what percentage leave
the military married?  I have been using 8% joined and over 60%
leaving married.

Hello Dannycaulfield, 
 

According to the report ?Population Representation in the Military
Services,? 9 percent of first-time enlisted recruits are married and
by the end of the first term of service (4years) approximately 42% are
married.

?Although only 9 percent of first-time enlisted recruits are married,
a large percentage of enlisted Service members are (49 percent). By
the end of the first term of service (typically four years),
approximately 42 percent of male enlisted members have become
married.?

Chapter 3: Population Representation in the Military services
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/chapter3/c3_marital.htm

Figure 3.6:
Trends in marital status of active duty members 
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/figures/fig3_6.gif


Additional information:

Marital Status: Chapter 2
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/chapter2/c2_marital.htm

Marital Status: Chapter 4
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/chapter4/c4_marital.htm

Table A-2. FY 2002 Applicants* for Active Component Enlistment by Age,
Marital Status, and Gender with Civilian Comparison Group
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/appendixa/a_02.htm

FAQ
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002/faqs/faqs.htm#Q5

Population Representation in the Military Services
http://www.dod.mil/prhome/poprep2002


Search terms:
marital status when entering the military

I hope the information provided is helpful!

Best regards,
Bobbie7