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In the final episode of Punk Brats Season 3, we sit down with USAF Brat, Brett Gentile, who shares how growing up as a military brat shaped his path from Army veteran to actor, writer, and producer.

Brett reflects on how resilience, adaptability, and constant change prepared him for both military service and life in Hollywood, including his work on movies such as We’re the Millers, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, and TV hits such as The Walking Dead, Army Wives, and Showtime’s Homeland.

A meaningful close to Season 3, this episode celebrates shared roots, grit, and the lasting impact of the military brat experience.

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Community Project by Nonprofit Organization Hats Off For Veterans. Produced by MNKY BOO Productions.

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Lincoln Millstein is an accomplished news executive and a current member of the Stars and Stripes Publisher’s Advisory Board. The son of a Taiwanese mother and an American service member, he grew up as a military brat and learned English by reading Stars and Stripes while living in Taiwan. His upbringing instilled in him a lifelong passion for journalism and the role of a free press in democracy.

Millstein’s distinguished media career spans both traditional and digital journalism. He served as Senior Vice President and Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at The Hearst Corporation, a role he had held until 2018. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President and Deputy Group Head of Hearst Newspapers and also held the position of Senior Vice President of Digital Media. He played a pivotal role in guiding Hearst’s transformation into the digital age.

Before joining Hearst, Millstein served as Executive Vice President of New York Times Digital, where he oversaw the digital platforms for The New York Times(NYTimes.com) and The Boston Globe(Boston.com). He was instrumental in the founding of Boston.com in 1995 and served as its first general manager. In 2000, he was named Chief Operating Officer of New York Times Digital. His transition to digital leadership began in 1994 when he left a 25-year newsroom career to spearhead The Boston Globe's digital strategy, which culminated in the launch of the highly acclaimed Boston.com.

In recent years, Millstein has returned to his roots in community journalism, transitioning from national media leadership to hyperlocal reporting. His deep belief in the power of local news to strengthen civic engagement continues to drive his work today.

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Community Project by Nonprofit Organization Hats Off For Veterans. Produced by MNKY BOO Productions.

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From Base to Backwoods: Army Brat Andrew Scott Shares His Journey to Frontline Heroes Outdoors.

Andrew is a proud Army Brat and co-founder of Frontline Heroes Outdoors. Growing up, Andrew moved from place to place, like many military kids do. Through all the change, one thing remained constant: his pride in his father’s service and his identity as an Army brat.

Tune in as Andrew shares how his upbringing shaped his values, his love for the outdoors, and the passion behind creating a nonprofit that gives back to veterans and first responders.

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Community Project by Nonprofit Organization Hats Off For Veterans. Produced by MNKY BOO Productions.