Matter of Marriage of Vinson

Both parties appeal from the decree of the trial court in this dissolution proceeding. The disposition of husband’s military retirement benefits, and the amount and duration of spousal support to wife are the issues in dispute. We affirm as modified.

The parties were married in 1955. Husband is now 43 years of age and wife is 42. They have one child, who is now 21 years of age. Husband has been in the military service since 1958, and as a result the parties have lived in numerous places during the marriage. Wife has a high school education and some college credits, the exact number of which…