The July Issue // Friendships & Family // Air Fierce Bro
Air Fierce Bro
With the holidays in season, many of you will be making time this month to see family members that you don’t often get to see, but what about those who aren’t able to come home for the holidays? Many of the brave men and women who serve our country will have to spend the holiday season away from family and loved ones. As you already know, my family is so SO important to me and my brother Devin is a military man in the United States Air Force!
Growing up, Devin and I had a fierce sibling rivalry! Like many older brothers, Devin teased me and was constantly playing practical jokes on me. Even in the picture on the right, he’s stealing my pancake!! When we were kids, we never got along. But as we grew up, I knew that Devin always had my back. Whether I needed him for help in school or to kick a boyfriend’s butt, Devin was always there. Today I am thankful to have such an amazing brother and I am so proud of his many military accomplishments. Even though he is often far away (he's lived everywhere from Japan to Korea to Somalia and Afghanistan!), Devin is one of the first people I turn to when I need advice on business and life. He would even help me write speeches.
It isn’t easy having someone that you love so far away. I miss my brother a lot, especially around the holidays. But he gave me these cute Air Force shirts to think of him by. You see them in the pictures on the right?? I keep some in NYC and some in LA. He even gave me one in each color so that way I never have an excuse not to wear it, but they are sooo comfy, so I do anyway! Anyway, although I am constantly missing him, I always try to keep in mind that he is giving up being here with our family to make a difference in the lives of other families around the world.
Do you have a family member in the military? Are YOU in the military? Share your stories and advice with me in the comment section!
My brother is in the Navy and he constantly gets sent to different countries so i rarely get to see him. I miss him so much.
My Dad is retired Air Force and my Fiance is currently in the Air Force, its a fun way of life and I feel the love with the AF shirts :)
My father is in the Air Force. It causes us to move every three years but it supports our family of four very well. I support my daddy in everyway possible when it comes to his work. He is a Lt. Colonel and an okay daddy ... moreMy father is in the Air Force. It causes us to move every three years but it supports our family of four very well. I support my daddy in everyway possible when it comes to his work. He is a Lt. Colonel and an okay daddy :)
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I miss my little sister she's gone to the middle east, you always miss them the most when they are so far away good thing for the internet> I thank God for that
I can so agree with you my FAVORITE! :] Cousin isin the Army right now :] i look to him for advice so much i text him everyday i can never wait for him to come home :] All my english papers are about him and our times we ... moreI can so agree with you my FAVORITE! :] Cousin isin the Army right now :] i look to him for advice so much i text him everyday i can never wait for him to come home :] All my english papers are about him and our times we had together i see him about once a month for a day and then he off again :( but i knw hes thinking of everyone bak home :] hes helped me with alot with school.....people who make fun of me :'( not really pretty when i cry but watever :] ganna stay the way i am and never change i knw when hes gone hes the only thing on my mind
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wow im so impress about your brother.... i have a brother but younger than me but always acting like his the oldest his turning 19 and im turning 20 next month!!! and we always fight..but its cool because after that we j ... morewow im so impress about your brother.... i have a brother but younger than me but always acting like his the oldest his turning 19 and im turning 20 next month!!! and we always fight..but its cool because after that we just laugh like crazy!!! one time we were in class i dont know why but we just laugh so loud cause our teacher to send us out!!!!!lol
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Awww. Look at Capt Banks! I work in the same building as him.:) He always has such great things to say about you Tyra.
Tyra thats so cool i have 2 bro's n were like neck n' neck ALWAYS! but thats because were still in intermediate school n' highschool! =)
I admire anyone and their families who are protecting this country. You seem mighty proud of your brother and you should be. WHat a wonderful way to honor him.xoxoxo
I got an uncle who used to be in the military.I grew up not knowing much about him hey.He was not around most of the time,usually came home when there was a funeral.But not he is around and its great having him here...I ... moreI got an uncle who used to be in the military.I grew up not knowing much about him hey.He was not around most of the time,usually came home when there was a funeral.But not he is around and its great having him here...I also had an uncle who was also in the milirary but unfortunetly he passed on.How I wish he was here because around him I always felt safe and secured. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.MUCH LOVE
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i didnt know that you have a brother in the airforce! that is really cool, my husband is in the airforce and sometimes is very hard, but i love it, i get to meet new people, the sad thing is when you make a really good ... morei didnt know that you have a brother in the airforce!
that is really cool, my husband is in the airforce and sometimes is very hard, but i love it, i get to meet new people, the sad thing is when you make a really good friend and you have to go.. you never know if you will see them again :(
but you get the chance to experience everything
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oh yeah not to mention that is how we met.. I served with him until our oldest was born. I wanted him to have at least one parent in the picture.
Trya I know how you feel about loving family and having to let them go to do what is necessary for our country. My husband is in the Air Force and we have been married for 6 years and separated for 3. We just were reuni ... moreTrya I know how you feel about loving family and having to let them go to do what is necessary for our country. My husband is in the Air Force and we have been married for 6 years and separated for 3. We just were reunited again. I have give birth to our two youngest children without him not to mention the entire pregnancies. However I know he has to be gone to help keep everyone safe and I love him for that . He makes me so proud. God Bless our military and their families because both are very difficult jobs to do.
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wow that's really cool parson me but I didn't even think that you could have siblings . It's really cool to know that you have a big bro you know? I have got four my self and sadly no sis I"m the only girl.
Tyra I think that it is really cool and a blessing that you have a relationship like that with your older brother. I have an older brother that is 11 months older that me and he is in the Marines now and looking at your ... moreTyra I think that it is really cool and a blessing that you have a relationship like that with your older brother. I have an older brother that is 11 months older that me and he is in the Marines now and looking at your picture when you were waiting on him, It's funny because I be looking the same way when my brother comes home. It's like an inner child comes out of me. Unfortunately this will be our first christmas in 21 years to be apart because he is going to Aphgan..! I think I am going to call my little big bother right now. Fierce & Love to you Tyra.
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Wow, I read about your brother and I think it's great to have a brother who is serving the country..... Delvin Thanks for serving and making our country safe. I was a former Air Force Cadet at Tuskegee University... home ... moreWow, I read about your brother and I think it's great to have a brother who is serving the country..... Delvin Thanks for serving and making our country safe. I was a former Air Force Cadet at Tuskegee University... home of the Tuskegee Airmens
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My boyfriend was army and came home from fighting. after we got him home and had my first child my brother (baby bro at dat) marries and is now fighting. Jesus Keep Us Near The Cross.
I dont really have that relationship with my borther, im only 1yr older than him but he's blind and cant see. But man, he is a very clever boy and isnt stupid, people may think he is but actually he is exactly like me an ... moreI dont really have that relationship with my borther, im only 1yr older than him but he's blind and cant see. But man, he is a very clever boy and isnt stupid, people may think he is but actually he is exactly like me and you, but just blind and cocky. Sometiimes when he has problems he would kinda blame everything on everyone else, like he would blame other ppl for his misfortunes and start on ppl and be nasty to others but he hasnt dne that for a cple yrs now. But there is a boy coming to our lives again now he's my mums boyfriend son and it might start back up again. but lets hope not :)
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AWWWW THAT PIC OF U GUYS WHEN U WERE LITTLE IS BEYOND ADORABLE!!!....I LOOOOOVE MY BIG BRO & HE IS ALSO IN THE MILITARY. IT'S SO GREAT TO HAVE AN OLDER SIBLING TO LOOK UP TO & PROTECT U!
i think thats so sweet you support your bro by wearing the airforce shirts, im in the army and it helps me get do what i do by knowing my family supports me and i bet your a big reason why your brother does what he does. ... morei think thats so sweet you support your bro by wearing the airforce shirts, im in the army and it helps me get do what i do by knowing my family supports me and i bet your a big reason why your brother does what he does. :)
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