News1f~I Am A Military Brat!

My hometown is nowhere, my friends are everywhere.

I grew up with the knowledge that home is where the heart is, and the
family? Mobility is my way of life.

Some would wonder about roots, yet they are as deep and strong as the
mighty oak. I sink them quickly, absorbing all an area offers and
hopefully, giving enrichment in return.

Travel has taught me to be open. Shaking hands with the universe, I
find brotherhood in all men.

Farewells are never easy. Yet, even in sorrow comes strength and
ability to face tomorrow with anticipation....if when we leave one place, I
feel that half my world is left behind. I also know that the other half
is waiting to be met.

Friendships are formed in hours and kept for decades. I will never grow
up with someone, but I will mature with many. Be it inevitable that
paths part, there is constant hope that they will meet again.

Love of country, respect and pride fill my being when Old Glory passes
in review.

When I stand to honor that flag, so also do I stand in honor of all
soldiers, and most especially, to the parents whose life created mine.

Because of this, I have shared in the rich heritage of Military life.

(Author Unknown)

The Military Brats Registry has generated considerable interest among
researchers wanting to further study various characteristics of military
brats. David Walker is a doctoral student at Texas A&M University in
College Station, Texas, and like us, he is a military brat. He was an
Air Force Brat and graduated from high school in 1973. Check him out on
the Military-Brats Registry.

His is a legitimate, scientific research study designed to compare the
availability and effectiveness of career development services and
activities between Department of Defense schools and U.S. public schools
from 1955 to 1995. Please take a few minutes to go to the survey website
and complete the survey. This process should take you no more than 5
minutes. Contact David at [email protected] if you have
questions or comments.

The address for the survey is: http://www.coe.tamu.edu/~dwalker

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"GROWING UP IN KHAKI" RE-RELEASED!

After much prodding, begging and pleading, Brat author George Allingham
has agreed to re-release his wonderful, hilarious book about growing up
as an Army Brat. When you place an order for "Growing up in Khaki" you
will receive it directly from George, personally autographed to you!

SPEAKING OF GREAT BOOKS....

If you missed last month's announcement about "FLYBOYS" by Tom Hanley
you should read the information available at
http://www.military-brats.com/newsupdate.cfm
This is a fantasy about a group of Military Brats who save the U.S.
from a diabolical communist plan in the 1960s. I had a hard time putting
this book down!