He was the one that kept the home going while you were away. He should get half of it because without us at the home front you would have no place to come home too, after a cruise or manovers. With a tired but happy smile on their face and a special something or other waiting at home. I was married to a service member for 17 yrs. We are very recently divorced.
Many spouses sacrifice their own careers to upkeep or support the service member.