military brat

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A military brat growing up, Perrine moved frequently and spent time in Japan, Paris and Scottsdale, Ariz.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

A military brat born in Japan as Joseph Glenn Herbert to an American serviceman father and a Filipino-born mother, Koy was raised by his single mom in Tacoma.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022

"It was surreal to be with him again and it was so special to find someone who was also raised as a military brat," Arnold said.

From Fox News • Feb. 14, 2022

Dr. Henry grew up a military brat, the second of four daughters in a middle-class family.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2020

He was a military brat who grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., learning to surf at age 12 and working at a surf shop in high school.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2016