It is an important part of post-military financial planning to understand that once you leave the military, you lose the protections of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and you will have to be a legal resident of the place where you actually live. Understanding why the law exists can help you to understand when and why it applies to certain situations. For more details, see this Paycheck Chronicles post.
Paycheck Chronicles Mailbag: Post-Service Residency Questions
