No Waste
I’m no stranger to changing neighborhoods and schools, having nine of each under my belt. The transition is always tough, but as an...
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Emily A.
Sep 27
My Missouri Girls State Experience
This summer, I had the opportunity to attend an American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program in Missouri. The program consisted of...
Nate M.
Sep 20
My New "Itch"
One of the most common words I’ve heard during my time writing with Bloom is the "Itch.” For the uninitiated, the "Itch” is the feeling...
Abby H.
Sep 9
Back to (A New) School
A new school year begins today, With corridors both old and strange, New faces fill the crowded hall, As schedules shift and friendships...
Guest Writer
Aug 30
The New Kid
This article was sent to us by Rory K., an 11th grader stationed at Charleston, North Carolina. Do you have a story to share with your...
Gabrielle M.
Aug 26
One Last Move
It was 3 a.m., and I was dragging my two suitcases through Vicenza , Italy's hotel lobby, hoping silently that the items tightly packed...
Kate U.
Aug 23
Scholarships: A Military Teen's Best Friend
For high school seniors moving on to higher education, now is the time to apply for scholarships. Thousands of grants and endowments are...
Faith Clark
Aug 16
Semi-Independent Reading Time
Military life involves a lot of time away from those you love – parents who are deployed, or who simply work such long hours that you...
Elisabeth H.
Aug 9
“Thank You for Your Service”
When most civilians see the camouflage uniform of the military, the words “thank you for your service” come to their mind. At many...
Lilly Saint
Jul 19
How My Anxiety Affects My Life
According to both an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine and data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in...
Lorelei H.
Jul 5
Quilts = Healing: Quilts of Valor Foundation
Quilting has been a major part of my life. Growing up with a grandmother who loves sewing, I was used to the hustle and bustle of the...
Writing Contest
Jun 1
Dear Fellow Military Child (2nd Place)
The following essay is the second place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter...
Writing Contest
May 30
A Letter to Military Teens (3rd Place)
The following essay is the third place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter to...
Amiliya S.
May 17
Curly Hair In Japan
When people imagine Japan, I think many people would picture beautiful scenery, anime, bustling cities, and really good food. What some...
Vivian S.
May 3
Making the Difference
Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...
Nate M.
Apr 26
Voting as a Military Teen: The Beginning of a New Chapter in My Life
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to vote for the first time in my state’s primary. While this is a significant event in many...
Lilly Saint
Apr 12
Top Four Things To Do in Japan
There are countless things to do in Japan - tasty things to eat, fun places to go, and amazing things to see. Here are my top four. #1...
Abby H.
Apr 5
A Perspective Uncanny
A drawing to one is a reminder of the chores one must do later. The drawing looked like a pile of laundry on a teenage boy’s floor,...
Elisabeth H.
Mar 15
I Owe It to the Army
What brings joy to my life? It’s a question I might not be asked much but have contemplated many a time. What in my life causes me to...
Faith Clark
Mar 8
Home Team
For me, the summer of 2023 can be summed up in baseball games. The first happened over Memorial Day weekend (and Quiz Bowl Nationals) -...
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