Military Brat Culture

There are many aspects about growing up in a military family that is the same, regardless of the branch of service the parent serves in and regardless of time or place. These common experiences that are common to all Military Brats are universal.

Making new friends then leaving the friends behind, moving thousands of miles away to a military base or post you have never heard of before, living in a foreign country and seeing men and women in uniform all around you, every day.

The Military Brat culture is shaped by the military, but the growing pains and going to schools on or around military bases is unique, and creates a culture that is unique. Military Brats are not "in" in the military, but are instead immersed in all aspects of military life and learn to accept change as a way of life.

Another interesting aspect of Military Brat culture is that as military bases and posts are "re-alligned", entire communities shut down and/or merge with other military bases and posts. For many Military Brats, the familiar bases are not only inaccessible with fences, barbed wire and guards, they no longer exist.

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Dear United States Army

We often talk about the places we lived and what we experienced, but in this letter, Pete gives thanks to the U.S. Army who made his Military Brat experience possible.

Child of a Soldier

This is a Veterans Day Poem from a Military Brat, to all Veterans.

Vacation Time

"I think that to go on vacation is in my blood. It all started with my parents. I suppose the military lifestyle is to blame, or perhaps something they put into the water on all those army bases. Regardless, my genetic code has altered and mutated to the point where the act of going on vacation has now been passed on to my children as well. That's how that stuff works."

Understanding Sacrifice

Kelley Westenhoff, who has served in the Air Force, and is married to an Air Force pilot, shares her experience of travelling Space Available, or "Space-A" as it was called.

A Brat's Past and Present: Too Close to Home

While Military Brats are known to be a tough and used to seeing men and women in uniform, sometimes something happens that is a bit close to home.

The Lost Ones

"We saw the world, and were fortunate to have the opportunities we had to visit places and meet people most of our extended families and friends only dream about. All of that comes with a price—we have no where to call 'home'."

Life After the Military

Do you feel stuck between military life and civilian life?

Air Force Brat Jeapordy

Here is an interesting game . . .

Homesick

Ruth examines the homesickness that affects all Military Brats.



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