Growing Up a Military Brat
The term "military brat" is a badge of pride worn by generations of kids who traveled the world with their parents, moving into adulthood with the knowledge that they have the strength to handle anything. Military children deal with separations, deployments, frequent moves and even their parents' injuries as part of the life they were born into or entered with their families. Join us this week on The Scuttlebutt as we talk with two military brats (1 veteran and 1 non-veteran) about their early childhood and how they coped with life in the military. You can also read more about military families at USO.org and Army.mil. And a big thank you to D&D Metal Recycling and Auto Salvage for sponsoring The Scuttlebutt!
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Why a Year of COVID-19 Social Distancing Has Been Especially Hard on Veterans
Point Park University student Amanda Andrews joined us several weeks ago to talk with our vets about the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health. Last week, she published an excellent article in the Point Park’s The Globe which features reflections from several of our veterans. Well done, Amanda! Read more here
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New Army Field Manual Proposes Novel Solution to the Problem of Sleep Deprivation:
Take a Nap
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Never Confuse “Tincture of Benzoin” for “Castellani Paint,” a Lesson My Buddies Learned the Hard Way
USAF Jim Lutz shares this story from his time in Tachikawa, Japan, the wettest place on earth, where the biggest duty hazard was jock-itch . . . read more here.
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VBC Happy Hour
Mondays at 7pm ET on Zoom; simulcasted to Facebook and YouTube. April is the “Month of the Military Child.” One organization, Kids Rank, serves military children by nurturing their strengths, building their skills, and preparing them to be leaders. The VBC is proud to welcome Kids Rank founder Kelcey Liverpool on Monday, April 12 to talk about her work and the unique dynamics of military families. We'll also be talking to Kelly McHugh-Stewart about her experience growing up in a military family.
Join on Zoom →
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We're always looking for guests, program ideas, and sponsors. Please let us know if you have any ideas to share!
Email Todd at todd@veteransbreakfastclub.org
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