Military Brats

Military Brats graphic representing the experiences of growing up in a military family, including frequent moves, new friendships, and adventures.

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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  • Brooke’s Story: Army Brat to Army Nurse and love?

    Meet Samantha “Brooke” Cooper-Sanchez, the female protagonist in our first installation in the Rules of Engagement Romance series! Operation: Camouflage Christmas is a novella available in ebook and print format! We hope you’ll enjoy it, and Brooke’s interview. How are you connected to the military? What branch? My father is an Army helicopter pilot, which…

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  • Min’s Story: Army Brat

    Which Branch of service are you connected to and which State? Army. Maryland was the last place. How are you connected? What years? Army brat. 1979-1994. Best Tour of Duty location? Why? Maryland. Weirdly enough I liked the area and my uncle was stationed there with my cousins who I’m really close to. I didn’t…

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  • Jolene’s Story: Army Veteran, Spouse and Raising Military Brats

    How are you connected to the military? I am an Army Veteran, Army spouse, and raising to amazing military brats! It all started in 2010 and continues to this day. Best tour of duty location? That is a tie between Fort Wainwright and Fort Carson. Alaska was amazing. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.…

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