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Marriage with Army on the rocks for Gockes couple
Timothy and Ellen Gocke, once hailed as the first husband and wife to join the Army, say promises of shared bases and live‑in togetherness turned sour. Both 25, they blame the Army for mandatory formations and pay disputes after a hoped for identical duties diverged. Mrs Gocke left in 1974 under an early out clause for married soldiers. The couple seek early discharge while contending the enlistment was pitched as an experiment.
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Ellen Gocke
Sam
Gockes
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Stati
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Army
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Ft. Dix
Ft. Benning
Husband and Wife