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  Larryhamilton I'm 74, but for some reason feel the excitement of a little kid at Xmas having at last found a gathering place for "brats"....I was pretty sure I was bound to find someplace where I had been. AND, it's finally happened!!  My Dad was a senior NCO...  moreI'm 74, but for some reason feel the excitement of a little kid at Xmas having at last found a gathering place for "brats"....I was pretty sure I was bound to find someplace where I had been. AND, it's finally happened!!  My Dad was a senior NCO in EOD stationed at Baumholder - who was involved both with making the firing/training ranges as safe as possible, and scheduling the training seasons from each of the nations involved..... Probably all of you know that Rommel cleared out 9 villages to be used as target/training/maneuvering area for his tankers prior to the onset of WWII. Post war, I think 5 nations took turns doing the same training for armor. There was a huge business in recovering metal from the ranges...However, it was also a little scary because of the "Duds" that failed to function as designed, and were destroyed using explosives set up one-by-one - rather than risking accidentally moving/bumping an unexploded device and causing it to detonate. I was still HS age, but got to go ...    less

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    Jimi Wow ! That's a great story ! So much history. We spend just 2 or 3 years someplace, and it's nice to hear the stories of other people who lived in that place, too. Fills out the picture a bit more. I know they were still doing the big "takeover" trai...  moreWow ! That's a great story ! So much history. We spend just 2 or 3 years someplace, and it's nice to hear the stories of other people who lived in that place, too. Fills out the picture a bit more. I know they were still doing the big "takeover" training in Baumholder every other year when we were there. And they had that picture in the entrance of the high school with the Nazi soldiers on the drilling field (football field). Picking up shells and duds definitely sounds exciting !  

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  Larryhamilton I am brand new to Mil Brats Online...Look forward to joining 7:PM Online Chat. if I can find it....Hope to find a few friends from Baumholder, Ger. years 1958, '59, 60. 
  Yes, I'm 74 and still remembering, Baumholder American HS......a few names = Patty Ta...  moreI am brand new to Mil Brats Online...Look forward to joining 7:PM Online Chat. if I can find it....Hope to find a few friends from Baumholder, Ger. years 1958, '59, 60. 
  Yes, I'm 74 and still remembering, Baumholder American HS......a few names = Patty Tanner, Rich Fayette, Steve Johnson, Ron Tyree, Sheila Delaney, Linda Ronquilo......A few years later, I got a second 1 year tour as Mil. Dep. when my Dad (a forever NCO) got another move from USA to the little town near the 5K zone, whose name escapes me....Weider...something. Loved both tours....2nd tour I owned my first own very elderly German 4-door; had great fun passing for ein Deutscher, my Deutsche Freunden coached me in local dialect...developed great fondness for local bier. It was about 2 hr drive South to Munich/Munchen und Oktoberfest. Wow! I'm a healthily skinny guy about 142 - 146 range...Easily weighed 200+a few back then. 
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    Jimi I think it would be fun, at least for the pomme fritz LOL. My mom and sister recently visited the British Isles, but I didn't go because I have already seen Western Europe (albeit many years ago). It would be hard to resist re-visiting some of the old h...  moreI think it would be fun, at least for the pomme fritz LOL. My mom and sister recently visited the British Isles, but I didn't go because I have already seen Western Europe (albeit many years ago). It would be hard to resist re-visiting some of the old haunts, but like you said, it's sometimes better left a memory  

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    Wolf <> Agreed Jimi <<>> I've had some surprisingly enjoyable nostalgia moments, while on the whole the locales of days gone by have been disappointingly eradicated, camouflaged beyond recognition or restricted >> Of course it would be ...  more<> Agreed Jimi <<>> I've had some surprisingly enjoyable nostalgia moments, while on the whole the locales of days gone by have been disappointingly eradicated, camouflaged beyond recognition or restricted >> Of course it would be nonsensical to expect youthful memories to be frozen in time after half a century and longer... As a side note have you ever revisited an area or structure that seemed huge in your minds eye that in reality is little more'n a cubby-hole or spit of what you'd been carrying around in your head ?/  less

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    Sargesbrat You guys consider yourselves lucky. Our housing areas, including schools and chapels, were bulldozed down to the last stick and covered over.

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    Wolf <> Kinda what i meant by "eradicated, camouflaged beyond recognition", John <<>> Puts a real world not just philosophical but physical spin on "you can't go home again", eh... Course i'd rather selfishly see a previous fond memories and ...  more<> Kinda what i meant by "eradicated, camouflaged beyond recognition", John <<>> Puts a real world not just philosophical but physical spin on "you can't go home again", eh... Course i'd rather selfishly see a previous fond memories and footprints gone-by simply gone & plowed over rather than turned into yet another cultural barrio or shop-a-rama, know what i mean ?/  

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    Jimi HAHA ! Very true. So sad

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  bratdawn So after that long post, I'm not gonna make it to chat. Haven't slept in a few days, and suddenly nodding off. Have a good week! Miss you!

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  bratdawn Hey all! My hubby bought me a tablet to use so I can chat! Bigger keys than cell, and my comouter needs help since "upgrading"  to Windows10. lol Ever since I did my laptop has been acting 'bogged down' and sluggish, and trying to chat on cell w...  moreHey all! My hubby bought me a tablet to use so I can chat! Bigger keys than cell, and my comouter needs help since "upgrading"  to Windows10. lol Ever since I did my laptop has been acting 'bogged down' and sluggish, and trying to chat on cell was ridiculous! By the time I posted a comment everyone had had 3 more conversations!! I could post if not in chat, and I missed everyone! So as long as I haven't oassed out by 9 pm, Ill 'see' y'all tonight! Oh, and I'm gonna be a Nana again! My daughter (30 today) lost her 3rd a year ago last september.,, miscarried, and almost a year to the day later is now 11wks along! Was 6 wks when she lost the baby last year, and because she was already not feeling right, had ultra sound at 5 weeks and they saw the heart beat! Sad time for them, but this one is doing great. Due again in May! Also my Molly Christine may have wedding bells in near future! (finally) Her bf lives in Chicopee, Ma, and is flying down for Thanksgiving to "meet the (rest) of family" and w...    less

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  An open letter to the NFL players, ****************You graduated high school in 2011. Your teenage years were a struggle. You grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Your mother was the leader of the family and worked tirelessly to keep a roof over your...

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    Sargesbrat Have not watched a single game.. yet.

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    duncsbrat These have always been my thoughts about pro-athletics!!!

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  retcolusa Hey, NFL players!  You want to "take a knee"?  Try going to a VA Hospital and kneel to the heroes who provide you your freedom to be an idiot!

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    retcolusa I be OK, Bro, and hope you and yours are the same. Word on the street is that Jerry Jones, the Cowboys owner had a team meeting that went like this: "All of you look at me - I AM the Cowboys. Any of you who want to take a knee, I'll pay off your contrac...  moreI be OK, Bro, and hope you and yours are the same. Word on the street is that Jerry Jones, the Cowboys owner had a team meeting that went like this: "All of you look at me - I AM the Cowboys. Any of you who want to take a knee, I'll pay off your contract and you can find a new home". Apparently no takers to date. :>)  

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    Wolf <> I'm pretty much behind privatized owners running their show as they see fit >> What i do find most annoying and frustrating is when clowns on both sides of this and other issues lose sight of the very simple AmeriKan iideal which is regardl...  more<> I'm pretty much behind privatized owners running their show as they see fit >> What i do find most annoying and frustrating is when clowns on both sides of this and other issues lose sight of the very simple AmeriKan iideal which is regardless of personal opinion i'll stand behind your reasonable rights, however i do command the same in return and both sides need to own up to the fallout that may ensue >>> More'n that it's all senseless flack and yadda yadda useless rhetoric... Good to read you're ding ok Terry/  less

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    retcolusa I just think that your workplace is NO place for political expression. If you want to protest do it on your own time, not your employer's, and not where you work. Give up your weekend to march in the streets if you want, but I don't want to see your pro...  moreI just think that your workplace is NO place for political expression. If you want to protest do it on your own time, not your employer's, and not where you work. Give up your weekend to march in the streets if you want, but I don't want to see your protest when I'm expecting to be entertained.  

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    Wolf <> I think time & communication has proven self evident that were pretty much on the same page Terry... A few tweaks here and there, eh/

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  Marybrandt → In Memory of military brats : My sister, Betty Brandt Brown, born December1, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, passed away March 17, 2008. She loved being a military brat and was the one that turned me on to the organization. Her favorite part was living in Livorno, Italy. 

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  I've started a FitBit Group, "Military Brats".  I'm the only Member so far.  Would sure like to have more than just me!  Would also like to become Friend...

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  GregoryLusby → Decommissioned Posts and Bases: Several of my dads bases have since closed...We were at Tachikawa Japan 1970-1974.....Cheyenne Mtn Colorado 1974-1976....Helinikon AFB Athens,Greece 1976-1979...the only bases I know are still open are Offut AFB Bellevue,Ne and RAF Lakenheath England....w...  moreSeveral of my dads bases have since closed...We were at Tachikawa Japan 1970-1974.....Cheyenne Mtn Colorado 1974-1976....Helinikon AFB Athens,Greece 1976-1979...the only bases I know are still open are Offut AFB Bellevue,Ne and RAF Lakenheath England....was in the UK 1981-1984 and Offutt from1984  to 86 when my dad retired  

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    bratdawn lol! I wouldn't put it past you! Reminds me of commercial for Tide/Downey pods where couple even tried putting jeans, neatly folded in freezer!

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  Roberta I have a sad update on Naomi. She is now in a acute care facility fighting septic  shock. Prayers needed.

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    Wolf <> That's just a real shame... Any further update Roberta, i realize it's only been four days/

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    Sargesbrat She is not out of the woods yet. She has had secondary infections following surgery and is expected to transfer from an acute care facility to a more standard nursing care type. Her daughter is constantly at her side. The part of Texas she is located w...  moreShe is not out of the woods yet. She has had secondary infections following surgery and is expected to transfer from an acute care facility to a more standard nursing care type. Her daughter is constantly at her side. The part of Texas she is located was only lightly hit by the storm.  

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    Roberta Update, Naomi beat all the infections and has transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Her daughter needs to go home for a couple of weeks and is asking if people could visit Naomi. She can move her toes and fingers. Has a long way to go. Trying to find ...  moreUpdate, Naomi beat all the infections and has transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Her daughter needs to go home for a couple of weeks and is asking if people could visit Naomi. She can move her toes and fingers. Has a long way to go. Trying to find out what part of TX she lives in.  

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  Average Age of Military Brat

  Just a fun way to see what age groups are popular at Military Brats Online

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  duncsbrat Wolf, it has a 7.5 V8 that runs great.  It is only 25 ft so don't plan on having a tow vehicle.  Maybe a scooter or e-bike someday.

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    Sargesbrat Don't think Ford makes a 7.5. That would be like almost 1,000 cubic inches. If they did, you could pull a house. Could it me more like a 5.7? You girls!

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  Roberta Missed the chat again:( Injured my back Monday, bulging L-5 disc. Had to pay bills and today been in too much pain to do anything but traction 5 days a week. It is helping, thank God.

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    Wolf <> I like it, looks to be just about the right size to get in and out of tighter away from others places... Does it have enough horses under the hood to say pull a Jeep or motorcycle trailer w/o having to put your foot through the floor ?/

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    duncsbrat Wolf, it has a 7.5 V8 engine , has some minor issues but runs like a dream. I may get a scooter but but don't plan on towing anything.

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    Sargesbrat Is there a sign on the side saying "Shore Leave Tours...Firemen Welcome"?

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    duncsbrat Not funny sargesbrat!

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    Sargesbrat You got something against firemen?

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