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Marc’s Story: Army Brat

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Which branch of the service are you connected to, how, and when?

I was an Army brat from 1951-1963.

Best tour of duty location and why?

Fort Bliss, TX. First school where all the classmates were also Brats. Also summer vacation activities were great!

How do you answer the question “Where are you from?”

I just say I’m a military Brat. Most people understand.

Where do you call home?

I don’t consider anywhere “home.” I currently live in China, but that’s not what I consider to be my home. Any military base feels like home though.

Thank you, Marc, for sharing your story!

Min’s Story: Army Brat

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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 hear many people who grew up with extended family members nearby.

How do you answer the question: “Where do you come from?”

I’m from all over, but consider my home to be my current place.

Where do you call “home” and why?

I believe Maryland will always be my forever home, but San Antonio is starting to be. I finished school in San Antonio, TX, started my career there, met my partner here (also a military brat), and his family and my family are here.

Thank you, Min, for sharing your story!

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

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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. Northern lights and 24 hours of lightness cannot be described. You really need to see it to believe it. Fort Carson is amazing because of all the mountains but all the friends I’ve made there really made all the difference.

How do you answer the question: “Where are you from?”

I tell them I’m from Minnesota but then will add all the places we’ve been.

Where do you call home?

Home is wherever we are all together at.

Thank you, Jolene for sharing your story!