Dandelion

What is this and why does it matter?

Dandelion was created to make it easier for Military Brats to stay in contact with one another. Embracing the “community” aspect, this exclusive app helps military dependents share thoughts, recipes, and places that they find fun, interesting, or intriguing to visit. This app also provides a way for military dependents to communicate, creating connections with others who may understand their family dynamics. Creating a safe space and a virtual “home,” this app gives a constant in the lives of Military Brats, allowing them not to feel alone when they indubitably become the “new kid” in their next pcs (permanent change of station)or when their parent/s get deployed. Also, providing all these features plus a journal within the app helps give an option to have a public and personal connection to the app.

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Army

Location: Fort Leonard Wood
Recipes: St. Louis-style pizza, Toasted ravioli, Gooey butter cake, Kansas City barbecue, Pork steaks
Places: Old Stage Coach (Museum), Uranus Fudge Factory (Store), Roy Laughlin Park (Park), Pulaski County Courthouse (Park), The Retroplex Entertainment Complex (Entertainment), Waynesville Cinema 8 (theater)

Navy

Location: Naval Support Activity New Orleans
Recipes: Muffuletta, Beignets, Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo
Places: French Quarter (landmark), Garden District (park), New Orleans City Park (park), Backstreet Cultural Museum (museum), Sea Cave Arcade (entertainment), Area 51 Laser Tag (entertainment)

Marine Corps

Location: Blount Island Command
Recipes: Conch Fritters, Shrimp & Grits, Gator Tail, Key Lime Pie, Minorcan Chowder
Places: Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (park), Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (zoo), Little Talbot Island State Park (park), Museum of Science and History (MOSH) (museum), Jacksonville Riverwalks (path), Adventure Landing (entertainment)

Coast Guard

Location: USCG ISC Honolulu
Recipes: Poke, Kalua Pork, Lau-Lau, Malasadas, Huli Huli Chicken
Places: Liliha Bakery (restaurant), Aloha Tower (landmark), Honolulu Zoo (zoo), Pearl Harbor (landmark/museum), Haleiwa Town (landmark), Waimea Valley (park)

Air Force

Location: Nellis
Recipes: Chateaubriand, Onion Rings, Empanada Beef Chili, Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs, Croque-Madame
Places: Fremont Street Experience (landmark), Nellis Movie Theater (theater), Galaxy Theatres Cannery (theater), Discovery Children’s Museum (museum), Hoover Dam (landmark), Neon Museum (museum)