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Growing Up as a Military Child: A Personal Viewpoint

Dr. Wanda Curlee, a faculty member in the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business, shares her experiences as a military child.

Growing up in a military family comes with both extraordinary opportunities and unique challenges. As a child of military servicemembers, I experienced a life filled with movement, cultural immersion, and constant change – shaping the person I am today.

I grew up as a Navy brat. Our family moved every two to three years. Unlike most families, I could live in foreign countries and have lived or visited 49 of our 50 states. The one I’m still waiting to visit is Oregon.