FReeper Canteen ~ FReeper Canteen Kids Wednesday ~ Proud To Be A Military Brat! ~ 15FEB06

Hi! I'm The Sailor and MoJo's youngest son. My nickname at home is *Tibby*. You've probably seen my older brother, hotstreak, before. I'm 6 years old and currently in First Grade.

See the big guy pictured above? Do you know him who he is? If you like the NBA, you'll know it's Shaquille O'Neal.

He, hotstreak, and myself are part of a special community. We're proudly known as *military brats*. His father was in the Army while our Dad is in the Navy.

Military brat is an informal term for a child who has one or more parents who serves or served full-time in the military. It implies that such an upbringing is different in important ways from that experienced by those in the community at large, and can be an insult or a compliment, depending on the context. Although brat is usually taken to mean a spoiled child, military brats are usually considered more disciplined than their stateside peers.

Click here for a neat story about him and one of our heroes.

Other famous *Military Brats*

Johnny Damon
Kathy Lee Gifford
Mia Hamm
Crystal Kay
Kris Kristofferson
Martin Lawrence
Shawn Michaels
Jim Morrison
Nelly
Priscilla Presley
Jeri Ryan
Blair Underwood
Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
Lionel Richie
Victoria Principal
Mary-Louise Parker
Mitch Pleggi
Hunter "Patch" Adams
Christina Aguilara
Jessica Alba
Leslie M. Alexander
Michael J. Alexander
Ray Allen
America
Michael Anderson
Rick Atkinson B Barbara Babcock
Alonzo Babers
Kendall Baker
Bob Barr
Sarah Bird
John Blaha
Susan Blakely
Neal Boortz
Deborah Bryant
LeVar Burton C Julia Campbell
James Carroll
John Casper
Eddie Cheever
James Clapper
Glenn Close
Henri Cole
Pat Conroy
Donald G. Cook
Deedee Corrandini
Vivian Crea
Robert Davenport
Diane Mott Davidson
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
John Denver
Faye Dunaway
Ann Dunwoody
Robert Duval
Michael J. Fox
*Some of these folks were schooled overseas with military brats or themselves military brats.

*More info here.

Are you a military brat?
Where have you lived?
Did you go to school overseas?
Do you still keep in touch with those friends?

Thank you to all of our Troops, Veterans, and family members.
Thank you to our fellow military brats! We're everywhere!!

To: StarCMC; tomkow6; All

You know what check out my sig line I am not hunter but I think I rather go hunting with Dick Cheney than take a ride with Ted KENNEDY LOL!

Well Xinurea news wire report that Chinese govt smack chat Taiwan for patrol in Chinese waters they did it by accident

Wash Times maybe real reason whyyyyyyy Russia dont want the UN sanctions is because of new nuke agreement for Iranians

181 posted on 02/14/2006 9:49:55 PM PST by SevenofNine (I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy)

To: El Gran Salseron

Awwww, that's sweet! Too bad my Spanish consists of mostly food items! :o) It's a beautiful card, though. I really do wish I knew what it says. I may take it to work. Several of the galz that I work with are Mexican and should be able to translate it for me.

Tell your wife that I long to have Cuban food again one of these days. At your suggestion, it was one of the best highlights of my trip to Florida last year. (((hugs)))

'Nite Curmudgeon...I gotta to if I hope to be able to work in the morning. Stayed too late last night.

182 posted on 02/14/2006 9:50:19 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)

sweet dreams Star
Hugs

183 posted on 02/14/2006 9:51:51 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

To: trussell; LUV W; MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska

Okay, it's that time again. See everyone tomorrow.

184 posted on 02/14/2006 10:06:40 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)

Night Jinxy. Sweet dreams. :)

185 posted on 02/14/2006 10:07:34 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

To: MEG33; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN

I'm home, safe and sound. Wheels all gassed up, windows will be done here (no water at the Costco station), and food onboard.

186 posted on 02/14/2006 10:07:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

Good night and sleep well, Piper's Poppa. Hope I missed a Nana update. Thank you for your service to this great country of ours and for helping honor our troops.

187 posted on 02/14/2006 10:09:13 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Great..Hugs..

Goodnight all. May God keep safe all who serve our country

188 posted on 02/14/2006 10:15:48 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

189 posted on 02/14/2006 10:28:12 PM PST by Swede Girl

Hiya Sarge!
*HUG*
How are you tonight?
Ms.B

190 posted on 02/14/2006 10:35:14 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

To: MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Old Sarge; LUV W; trussell; mylife; Jet Jaguar; TASMANIANRED; All

Thanks for tonights' thread Diva!
Good evening Ma!
*HUG*
Good evening Canteeners and Troops!
I am just now getting here...
Late home from work..
I am exhausted and disheartened, as they have a new policy at work..
We will only have a co-worker for part of the shift..
(sigh)
I'm in for abit..
Hugs alla round
Ms.B

191 posted on 02/14/2006 10:39:26 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

Good night, MEG, and sleep well. Thanks for helping honor our troops. Thanks

192 posted on 02/14/2006 10:42:23 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

Good evening MS.B! You have freepmail. :)

193 posted on 02/14/2006 10:44:18 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

Jinxy!
*HUG*
I miss you!!
Hope you and Nana are well!
Ms.B

194 posted on 02/14/2006 10:48:53 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

195 posted on 02/14/2006 10:50:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Evenin' Ma
*HUG*
Rough day here..
I'm glad you are home safe!
Ms.B

196 posted on 02/14/2006 10:51:48 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

Welcome to the Canteen, Swede Girl, and thanks to your family for their service to our country.

197 posted on 02/14/2006 10:53:34 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

How cute!
Thanks Ma!
*HUG*
Ms.B

198 posted on 02/14/2006 10:59:34 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

Thanks to your Dad, MarineBrat, as well as you and your whole family, for his/your service to our country.

199 posted on 02/14/2006 10:59:58 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

I'm sorry you had such a tough day. (((HUGS)))

200 posted on 02/14/2006 11:03:02 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)

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