OVERSEAS BRATS WorldWide Gathering of Brats

Reconnect with a community that shares the unique experience of growing up as an American overseas. The OVERSEAS BRATS WorldWide Gathering of Brats is an annual reunion-style event welcoming former military dependents, military brats, and anyone who attended a U.S. school outside the United States. Held over four days in Irving, the gathering brings together attendees from every era, school, and overseas assignment to celebrate lifelong connections, shared memories, and the distinctive heritage of growing up abroad. Guests can enjoy a welcoming hospitality space, educational mini-sessions exploring the Overseas Brat experience, organized reunions, themed social events, and opportunities to meet fellow attendees from around the world. Whether reconnecting with longtime friends or meeting others with similar experiences for the first time, participants will find a supportive community built around shared stories and global connections. Event Highlights Four-day reunion experience for former military dependents and Overseas Brats Ambassador team welcoming and assisting attendees throughout the event Hospitality Suite designed for networking, storytelling, and reconnecting Saturday heritage-focused mini-course sessions exploring the Overseas Brat experience School and community reunions representing overseas bases and American schools around the world Themed social events and opportunities to celebrate lifelong friendships