Welcome to Military Brat Stories
Growing up in a military family is its own kind of adventure. New homes, new schools, new friendships, tearful goodbyes, and experiences most kids never encounter become part of the journey. Explore stories from military brats who understand what it means to call many places home while carrying the military community with them wherever they go.
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Jeff’s Story: Military Brat to Military Man (Part 1 of 3)
What Branch of service are you connected to? Air Force (13 years Active duty) Army (29 years Natl Guard) How are you connected to the military? I was raised as a military brat and become a service member in both the Air Force and then the Army. I served from July 1979 – Aug 2021…
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April’s Story: Army Brat
What Branch of the service were you connected to, how, and what years? I was born in Atlanta, Ga January 1969 as an Army brat as my father was serving. In total my father served 20 years, 17 in Army and last 3 in Navy. Where have you lived? When I was 3 months old we…
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Korrina’s Story: Air Force Brat, Navy Wife
Which branch of the service are you connected to, for what years, and how? Dad was retired Air Force. He achieved the rank of SMSGT and served from 1955-1975 as a Crew Chief. He was deployed 3 times to Vietnam. He as near the DMZ but not in direct combat. His base was bombed. We…
