In the shadow of Cold War . . . Growing up in a foreign country at a time when the trigger of global nuclear destruction felt as though it were being slowly and inevitably squeezed all around us was - believe it or not - a lot of fun. Despite the well known dangers, we were just kids doing what kids do best. And even if danger lurked closer than we could ever know, the world still seemed like a predestined treasure map, promising a lifetime of adventure that could only begin with the adventures of a lifetime. This is our story. The Army Brat story.