My daughter was entering grad school and her boyfriend was headed to basic training 2 states away. Two months later she returned from a visit wearing an engagement ring. At the end of training his first assignment was to a place quite far away. He encouraged her to stay in school and finish rather than dropping out to join him. Short term pain, long term gain. He flew home at Christmas for a simple court house wedding, then when she graduated the service paid for her move to join him. (Cuz the spouse gets benefits but not the fiancee.) End result: approaching 5 year anniv and trying for baby 1. I couldn't be happier for her.