Military Brats ... is a term for a person whose parent or parents have served full-time in the armed forces during the person's childhood. In conventional usage, the word "brat" used alone may be derogatory; in a military context, however, it is neither a subjective nor a judgmental term for most, and it is a term in which many in the military community are comfortable with. I am proud to be called a "military brat."
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| These three military brats show patriotism as they await the arrival of their military parent from Iraq. (Marine Public Domain Photo) |
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| Three young family members of Gunnery Sgt. David E. Reid, battery gunnery sergeant, Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, anxiously wait for his and the battery’s arrival to the Combat Center’s Victory Field during a homecoming celebration Oct. 6. The battery showed up to Victory Field marching in a formation, awe-inspiring the families and friends who showed up to greet them. (Marine Public Domain) |
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| Roland Hamand, son of U.S. Army Spc. Eric Hamand, Delta Company, 131st Infantry, shows his winning drawing entitled, "Why I'm proud to be a part of the military family" during Operation Enduring Families held on the Peoria river front, Ill., Sept. 11, 2004. Operation Enduring Families was a showcase event to commemorate military members and the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. (Air Force Public Domain) |
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| Five-year-old Evan Moriarty gives a thumbs up to family and friends during a ride in an F-15E Strike Eagle simulator April 15. Riding in a jet has been a long time wish of the "Top Gun" fan, which was made possible by the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. (Air Force Public Domain) |
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| Serena Wagers holds on tight to her dad's leg while saying goodbye to him. MSgt Scott Wagers deployed to Southwest Asia for six months in support of OEF and OIF. (Air Force Public Domain) |
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Its true about not calling anyplace home but the benefits were seeing places and things others only saw in books...