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I can relate. My ftaher was a Chaplain and a career officer who did two tours of duty in Vietnam. I moved approximately every 2 years, attended countless elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 3 high schools. I have always been very comfortable near anyone with a military uniform of any kind. Fatigue's are my favs, grew up wearing some of them as a youth. Associated the smell of them like many do with grandma's apple pie. Though it was not a sweet smell, it still felt like home. I grew up having a higher tolerance for change and enjoying adventure, meeting people and making new friends and trying hard to keep the one's I had in previous locations though many of them were lost through all the moves (theirs and mind). I became very extroverted while my brother had a more difficult time. He dealt more with bullies and experienced racism on a level that most white people never experience. I did too, but it was not as extreme and pain-filled or life changing as his was. Thankfully he did not view an entire group of people as being that way and chose to forgive rather than harbor animosity toward anyone. After my ftaher retired my folks moved to a location that was no where near an Army facility in Florida, but they have since moved closer to me in an area where there is wonderful medical care for our Veteran's in addition to a variety of caring friends. I have a great respect for men and women who have served and currently serve in our military. I sometimes miss my life as a dependent in the Army. It was a great adventure for me as a kid and I believe it helped me to appreciate diversity, to value and see the character in people and not make any judgments based on externals. It equipped me with the ability to see people for who they really are and look past the external traits. You are right Military life does include far more than can be written in a short story. How interesting it would be if more stories were shared. Thanks for sharing yours. Amy (now living in SC. USA)
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Kimmy
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16 december 2014, 14:13:42
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