My husband is in iraq and his grandfather is on the verge of death does anyone know if he could get sent home?

Question

he has been in iraq since febuary and is due to come home this september( hes in the marines) ..just wondering if they would let him come home to see his grandfather..anyone know anything about deplyment and getting emergancy leave?

Answer 1

Everyone is right. If there is a chance he can come home, it will HAVE to start with a Red Cross Message. Since it isn't immediate family, they may not allow it, but then again, they may. I've seen some units be incredibly flexible about family issues. If he does get granted emergency leave, that does not preclude him from getting his R&R. It all depends upon the unit, their mission, and their manning.  

Answer 2

Sounds like everyone is giving you right info. All you can do is call the Red Cross and see what happens. It's better to try then not to. Hope all works out.

-Sarge

Answer 3

Contact the Red Cross.  They are the only ones who can help right now.  

Answer 4

He would have to talk to his chain of command.  In the Air Force, they usually only let you go on emergency leave if it is an immediate family member (example: mother, father, brother,sister, wife, or children.) I would tell him to talk to his chain of command and see what they can do.

Answer 5

Alot of good answers here:  As his grandfather is not an immediate family member than he is not eligible for emergency leave.  If you want to try than you will have to contact the Red Cross with all the specifics(they will ask) and then, it is up to his chain of command if they want to let him go.  On the other hand for you to tell him about his grandfather rather than his COC is much better than hearing it from strangers.  Tell him than contact the Red Cross and go through the process.

Good Luck

Answer 6

you must go through the American Red Cross, but generally speaking, unless your DH was raised by his grandfather..probably not.  

Answer 7

if it is that bad, then have his doctor contact red cross and send a message, then his unit will determine wether or not to send him home now or in september. but be careful because if he comes home now, he wont get leave again in september... so he is going to have to choose..... good luck  

Answer 8

It's sad to say, I don't think he will be allowed to come home for a grandparent. But do what the others said, contact the red cross, he might have a generous Commanding Officer who will let him return stateside, I've seen it before.

Answer 9

I don't believe he will.  As far as I know they will only get sent home if it is the loss of a spouse, parent, child, or sibling. But thank him for his service! He's making such a huge difference! :)

Answer 10

Check with the Red Cross or you can contact your Congressman/Woman from your district! I did that when I was in the Army! I got more help through my Congressman! Good Luck -God Bless! Thank your Husband for his unselfish service for all Americans!

Answer 11

Please contact the Red Cross for assistance.