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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Caitlin’s Story: Once a Brat, Always A Brat
What branch of the service are you connected to? Most recently, the Air Force. Although, in doing genealogy, I am connected to all branches except the Coast Guard and the new Space Force. How are you connected? I am a proud Air Force brat. What years were you or are you connected? 1986 to 1996,…
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Eddie: Navy Brat Living Overseas
Welcome Eddie back as he shares his experiences traveling as a Navy brat. How Do You Answer the Question: Where are You From? It has always been a tough one if you haven’t been part of the military life. Sadly I do not have a place I call home. I like to claim to be…
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DeeDee’s Story: A Military Brat Part 6 of 6
How Many Times has my Sponsor Been Deployed? My dad didn’t go out to sea much the second half of his twenty-year career. I remember he went out when I was about ten years old and I don’t think he did again after that. I was so sad since I was supposed to take care…
