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Serving The Best Troops In The World
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Posted on 02/14/2006 5:31:20 PM PST by MoJo2001
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!! |
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteenkids; military; patriotic; troopssupport; troopsupport
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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
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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.
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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)
To: StarCMC
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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.
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:06:40 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)
To: HiJinx
Night Jinxy. Sweet dreams. :)
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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.
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:07:49 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: HiJinx
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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
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:15:48 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: MoJo2001
To: Old Sarge
Hiya Sarge!
*HUG*
How are you tonight?
Ms.B
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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
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:39:26 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MEG33
Good night, MEG, and sleep well. Thanks for helping honor our troops. Thanks
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:42:23 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good evening MS.B! You have freepmail. :)
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:44:18 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: HiJinx
Jinxy!
*HUG*
I miss you!!
Hope you and Nana are well!
Ms.B
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:48:53 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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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
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:51:48 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Swede Girl
Welcome to the Canteen, Swede Girl, and thanks to your family for their service to our country.
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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
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:59:34 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MarineBrat
Thanks to your Dad, MarineBrat, as well as you and your whole family, for his/your service to our country.
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posted on
02/14/2006 10:59:58 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I'm sorry you had such a tough day. (((HUGS)))
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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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