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

As a military brat, I moved with my family to a different state or country every three years.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022

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

At the Iowa debate-watching party, Tammy Yankie, who called herself a former military brat, said she had been moved by Mr. Carson’s closing statement, in which he called attention to the suicides of veterans.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2015