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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DeeDee’s Story: A Military Brat Part 5 of 6
Where Are You From? Answering the question, “where are you from” still stumps me. I wonder are they asking me where I was born? Where I lived last or longest? Where I connect with the most? Where my grandparents live or where do I currently live? Eventually, I think most of us develop a quick…
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DeeDee’s Story: A Military Brat Part 4 of 6
Misconceptions About Military Families There are misconceptions about military families. When we see movies portraying service men as hard-core drill sergeants with their family, we know it is rarely true. And I can’t imagine a family member chewing out their sponsor’s commander. Yeah. I can’t even picture that. Sacrifices Also, a Brat sacrifices daily in…
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DeeDee’s Story: A Military Brat Part 2 of 6
Change Inevitably Happened Looking back to 1980, our entire family was unknowingly, unprepared for civilian life. I suppose my parents had a better handle on it since they were both born to civilian parents. (Mom’s dad had been in WW-II when she was born). As for me and my siblings we could have used some…
