Jill Duggar Dillard Announces Husband Derick Joins Marines, Family Relocates from Arkansas Jill Duggar Dillard, the former star of 19 Kids and Counting, has shared a major life update as her husband, Derick Dillard, prepares to join the U.S. Marine Corps. The couple revealed that Derick has been accepted into the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) and will begin his 10-week training program at Quantico, Virginia, in early April 2026. This decision marks a significant shift for the family, as they will relocate from Arkansas to Virginia for the initial phase of his training and eventually move to Rhode Island for future military assignments. Derick’s path to the Marines has been a long-term goal, as he aims to become a JAG (Judge Advocate General) officer, a specialized role within the military legal branch. Jill shared on her blog that the family received a recruitment letter from the Marine Corps last year, but their timing didn’t align with their personal circumstances. Everything changed in early March 2026 when they initiated the formal process, which they described as a divine opportunity. Jill emphasized that the family’s rapid progress felt like a clear sign of God’s guidance, stating, “We have been surprised how quickly things have come together… we can’t deny God is leading us in this direction.” The family’s relocation will involve a temporary separation for the children, Israel (11), Samuel (8), and Frederick (3), who will remain in Arkansas during Derick’s OCS training. After completing his initial training, Jill and the children will join him in Virginia, followed by a move to Rhode Island for subsequent assignments. This transition represents a dramatic departure from their life in Arkansas, where Jill has lived since childhood.#rhode_island #jill_duggar_dillard #derick_dillard #us_marine_corps #quantico_virginia
Jill Duggar Breaks Silence on Brother Joseph's Arrest for Child Molestation Jill Duggar Dillard, sister of Joseph Duggar, has publicly addressed the arrest of her brother following allegations of child molestation. The statement, released via the family’s website on March 19, came after Joseph was taken into custody earlier that week. The arrest followed a report of past sexual abuse involving a minor, which led to his formal charges. Joseph Duggar was arrested on March 18 and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, a crime that includes unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving a 14-year-old victim, who disclosed during a forensic interview that Duggar had engaged in inappropriate conduct during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, when she was 9 years old. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the victim reported that Duggar repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap and cover them with a blanket, after which he made contact with her thighs. The victim later stated that Duggar apologized and ceased the behavior. The case came to light after the victim’s father confronted Duggar on March 17, 2026, about the incidents. Duggar allegedly admitted his actions to the father and to Tontitown detectives, prompting his arrest out of state. He is currently awaiting extradition to Bay County, where he faces additional charges of Molestation of a victim under 12 and conduct by a person 18 or older. In their statement, Jill and her husband Derick expressed shock and heartbreak over the allegations. They condemned abuse and emphasized their support for the rule of law, while also offering prayers for the victim and her family.#bay_county #childhelp_national_child_abuse_hotline #panama_city_beach #joseph_duggar #jill_duggar_dillard
