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    Did you live in Fort Adams military housing, while your parent attended the Naval War College, especially before they built the newer townhouse style housing in the 1980's or 90's ? Did you explore closed parts of the base?
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    aroundtheworld Thanks for the welcome.  I am not the most computer savvy person.   I am happy to be part of the MBO community.  When I think about the places my father was stationed and how many wonderful sights, foods and events we got to enjoy on a NCO's salary I am s...  more
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      Jimi Well said
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    • lisahunter
      Wolf <> Amen to that Lisa, kinda leaves a gaping hole where there were once footprints, eh <> Got stuck in Goose Bay while a college age'd dependent during a May blizzard... That Summer trip involved five days at McGuire AFB before an available mil...  more
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    Wolf  <> Happy & a safe Independence Day to the myriad of "Brat's" out there... No doubt you'all don't need a refresher course of the requisite sacrifices nor that the grasp on the freedom handle seems to be getting more slippery with each ...  more
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    pamelarushtonbarritt → Air Force Brats: Hello everyone.  My dad served in the Army during WWII, got out for a couple of years, and when I was 6 months old he joined the Air Force as a Lt. Col.  He was in Intelligence, so he couldn’t share a lot of his experiences with us.  I recently found out ...  more
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    pamelarushtonbarritt → Hickam : Is there anyone out there who went to Radford High School in 1966 and 1967?  I was there for my Freshman and sophomore years.  I’d love to hear from you.   
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