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!!

NOPE! I READ the instruction manuals that come with electronic equipment........wife don't! She throws it away, first thing, & trys to figure out! Then she'll ask me....then tells me I'm wrong....

You should have seen her struggling with the Epson Photo Printer I got her for last Christmas! (I wouldn't help!)

421 posted on 02/15/2006 7:53:22 AM PST by tomkow6 (Canteen CooCoo Consultant, and CookingWithLARD.com person Lard greases the way for tomorrow)

To: bentfeather; beachn4fun

oops I mean that graphic

Sheesh

422 posted on 02/15/2006 7:53:26 AM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

Currently stompin' through Tokyo with Blue Oyster Cult and a huge green lizard actually..
Thanks!

423 posted on 02/15/2006 7:57:27 AM PST by Darksheare (Leave no clove un hoofed.)

WOW, thanks Ms. Feather (tongue-in-cheek). I've got just the tune for you (even though you're making fun of my looks)....in a minute

424 posted on 02/15/2006 7:57:56 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; tomkow6; uncleshag; CelticLass; pelikan; StarCMC; bentfeather; ...

Good morning Canteeners, Cubies, Newbies Troops and kids! Hope everyone had a terrific Valentine's Day; Political Virgin was very pleased with the roses I gave her. Still laughing here at Lanny davis on the radio todsay calling for cheney to hold a press conference re: his shooting spree (their words not mine). Poor Lanny, born with a voice like Wally Cox.....must be fun listening to him argue a case! Have a great day all!

425 posted on 02/15/2006 7:58:25 AM PST by NRA1995 (If feminists are so smart, why do they need masturbation workshops?)

426 posted on 02/15/2006 8:00:06 AM PST by tomkow6 (Canteen CooCoo Consultant, and CookingWithLARD.com person Lard greases the way for tomorrow)

427 posted on 02/15/2006 8:00:58 AM PST by NRA1995 (If feminists are so smart, why do they need masturbation workshops?)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

428 posted on 02/15/2006 8:03:42 AM PST by stand watie ( Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God. -----T.Jefferson)

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allies military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

Today's MUSIC SPIN

A tune from Martina called, "My Baby Loves Me"

(Music for the Troops)(Support the artist, buy their music) (Safe for Ma and kids)

429 posted on 02/15/2006 8:15:56 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

Morning, hon

Geez, I wonder what the statistics are on accidental shootings each year? And, how many days have reporters spent on each one of those that did not involve a VP or such?

430 posted on 02/15/2006 8:19:49 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

Mornin' Young Ms Feather!

431 posted on 02/15/2006 8:31:20 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)

432 posted on 02/15/2006 8:33:33 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

How's my Man Tomkow today?

433 posted on 02/15/2006 8:35:00 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)

Poor Lanny, born with a voice like Wally Cox.....must be fun listening to him ~~argue a case!~~

Wally Cox. It's the real thing.

434 posted on 02/15/2006 8:40:18 AM PST by uncleshag (He who angers you controls you.)

At least Cheney didn't run off to let Whittington die, like Ted Kennedy did with Mary Jo Kopechne.

435 posted on 02/15/2006 8:41:23 AM PST by NRA1995 (If feminists are so smart, why do they need masturbation workshops?)

To: Lady Jag; CMS; Allegra; All

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allies military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

Today's MUSIC SPIN

A tune from Trisha Yearwood called, "Walkaway Joe"

(Music for the Troops)(Support the artist, buy their music) (Safe for Ma and kids)

436 posted on 02/15/2006 8:43:07 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

437 posted on 02/15/2006 8:45:51 AM PST by Allegra (Save the Mediterranean Fruitfly!)

To: Allegra; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; All

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allies military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

Today's MUSIC SPIN

A tune from Martina called, "Love's The Only House"

(Music for the Troops)(Support the artist, buy their music) (Safe for Ma and kids)

438 posted on 02/15/2006 8:47:29 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allies military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

Today's MUSIC SPIN

Never Will I Break
3 Doors Down (Music for the Troops)(Support the artist, buy their music) (Safe for Ma and kids)

439 posted on 02/15/2006 9:03:15 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allies military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

Today's MUSIC SPIN

It's Not Me
3 Doors Down (Music for the Troops)(Support the artist, buy their music) (Safe for Ma and kids)

440 posted on 02/15/2006 9:06:21 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))

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