The Museum of the American Military Family and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Present: Sacrifice & Service: The American Military Family May 26 through August 31, 2014

Photo of Sacrifice and Service at Nuclear Museum Poster

 

“Sacrifice & Service: The American Military Family” is a special exhibit that will open Memorial Day, May 26, and run through August 31 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuqurque, NM.  This inspiring exhibition celebrates America’s rich military history through the voices of America’s military families. Through written word and interactive elements, visitors will experience the joy, the sorrow and the sacrifice of America’s steadfast and unsung heroes, the military family.

There is no additional admission cost to view the exhibit beyond regular Museum admission of $8 for adults and $7 for youth and seniors.

For more information, please visit nuclearmuseum.org.

From our Brat Liaison, Joe Condrill…

Hi Friends of the American Military Family!

Hope your Spring is off to nice start for you!

… Reflection on our special heritage.     It all began as an idea:  Why not try to help others just like us and develop an organization that focuses on involving and serving those with our special heritage?     In the days before the internet and Social Media, this meant utilizing ‘traditional media’ (i.e. print or broadcast) to get the word out, and lots of phone calls and ‘regular snail mail’ to follow-up.     Tuesday, April 8th marks the 28th anniversary of the founding of OVERSEAS BRATS.     What began as a hobby has grown into a seven day a week job serving the needs of thousands of those connected with the American Military Family.

…How can we help you?   Where can we get you involved?

Facebook groups where you can meet those who share your heritage living in the same State.    Facebook groups for exist now in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC have been created thanks to the hard work of Barbara Walker Bartlett.  Just type in:  (State) Military and Overseas Brats in the search section of Facebook or ask Joe at: joeosbpres@sbcglobal.net for the specific link.  (We plan to additional State groups in the future.)

 Sponsorship for reunions.     These are possible!  Ask Joe at: joeosbpres@sbcglobal.net for ideas.

Upcoming events:    Does your school/base/community have a reunion in your future?  Let OVERSEAS BRATS (OSB) know at: joeosbpres@sbcglobal.netOSB can provide FREE help.     -Want to get a mini-reunion or reunion going?  Ask: joeosbpres@sbcglobal.net .

“Brats Oktoberfest,” Oct. 2-5, 2014 in New Braunfels, TX.

-Homecoming 2016 happening Aug. 4-7, 2016 at the Hotel Elegante Conference & Event Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Weekly OSB updates.            Get these by ‘liking’ on Facebook:  Official OVERSEAS BRATS Fan Page.

Join us at:  www.overseasbrats.com/membership.htm .

Have a terrific day!

Joe Condrill

MAMF NEWSLETTER, March 2014

Press Release: American Military Families Receive Tribute in Special ExhibitionIt may be just a coincidence, but we think it’s serendipity that the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History released the first press announcement about our summer-long exhibit on the very day we were setting up for our film presentation of “Brown Babies” at the South Broadway Cultural Center in Albuquerque. “Brown Babies: the Mischlingskinder” documentary is our Museum’s first big event done in partnership with other entities such as the City of Albuquerque, the Kirtland Federal Credit Union, Don Chalmers Ford, and the Residence Inn of Marriott, and our exhibit at the Nuclear Museum, opening on May 26, will be our second big event and by far the biggest in our short history. That both events received press attention on the same day shows that our stars are aligning. » Read more

Author Contributes to American Military Family Museum

Sends portion of her book, Once a Brat, Always a Brat for display

Fort Worth, TX, /PRNewswire-iReach/ —

Fort Worth Author, Marilyn Celeste Moris has recently contributed to the new American Military Famiily Museum for its display on May 6, 2014.

As we are increasingly aware, over 1000 of our WWII veterans are dying every day, leaving their grown “Military Brats” to tell their stories of being deployed overseas immediately after WWII.  Ms. Morris was in that movement, at eight years of age, receiving her very own orders from The War Department.

Her recently re-released book, Once a Brat, Always a Brat, has been described as “part travelogue, part therapy session” and the second half, containing other Military Brats; stories, has been called by Dennis Campbell of BratCon Radio, as “a field manual for understanding Military Brats.”

Ms. Morris explains why this subculture claims a fondness for the term, “Brat”, as itt does not connote “an unruly child,” but is rather taken from the British Military, who stamped papers with the iniitials, “BRAT'” meaning British Regiment Attached Traveler.

She relates how the family adapted to somewhat primitive quarters, with no running water, sporadic electricity, wood-burning stoves and an icebox.

How she, and other Military Brats, adapted from an ancient Oriental culture  one year to exploring castles in  Bavaria in the next, is the focus of Once a Brat, Always a Brat  which is available on Amazon.com and Kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/Once-Brat-Always-Marilyn-Morris-ebook/dp/B00HX2VXPY/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin

Ms. Morris’s website with information regarding her novels and one other self-help book can be found at MarilynCelesteMorrisAuthorAndEditor.blogspot.com/

Contact:

Marilyn Morris

Phone: 817-246-2639

Circe Woessner, Executive Director

Museum of the American Military Family

(505) 504-6830

http://museumoftheamericanmilitaryfamily.org/

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