Army Brat: A Memoir
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Army Brat: A Memoir is a work by William Jay Smith, an American lyric poet. The memoir, published in 1980 and reissued in 1991, recalls Smith's childhood experiences on a U.S. Army post, as his father was an army officer. The term "army brat" is slang for the child of an army officer or enlisted person. These children, often referred to more broadly as "military brats," are known for frequently moving and experiencing diverse cultures due to their parents' careers.123
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