Category Archives: Air Force Brats

This is a reply I received last night off a post I put on an internet “Brat” site about the initiative to recognize Military Brats with a Congressional Commemorative Lapel Pin: “I’ve met with my congressman too, and Roberta has … Continue reading →

In late summer 1967, a 7-year old boy saw ‘the blue car’ come to his house.  He then watched a couple-3 officers, dressed in their dressed blues, come up to his house.  It was then he and his family learned … Continue reading →

H.R. 1889: Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act 113th Congress, 2013–2015. Text as of May 08, 2013 (Introduced). Status & Summary | PDF | Source: GPO HR 1889 IH 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1889 To … Continue reading →

I was afforded the opportunity to speak about Military Brats on WSPD (1370 AM) here in Toledo, OH yesterday with Fred Lefebvre. [audio: https://www.lonelypilotbob.com/bratcoins.mp3]   The podcast runs about 12 minutes, and promotes HR 1889; House Resolution 1889: Children of … Continue reading →

On Saturday Duke brought by a couple coins we designed and are going to hand out at the Toledo, Ohio Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Event, 5-9 Jun 2013. I have known Duke – Duke Wheeler – for 10 years or so … Continue reading →

This is my last installment with this thread.  These last few paragraphs brought me to my knees when I first read them.  It actually took me a few years to completely get through them when I first attempted to read … Continue reading →

“Mary’s book has brought it back again – both the great parts and the hideous ones.  She was brave enough to hold nothing back.  I felt great, abiding tenderness for all the military brats when I read this book, and … Continue reading →

“There are no ceremonies to mark the end of our career as military brats either.  We simply walk out into our destinies, into the dead center of our lives, and try to make the most of it.  After my own … Continue reading →