When most civilians see the camouflage uniform of the military, the words “thank you for your service” come to their mind. At many...

According to both an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine and data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in...

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...

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...

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...

When people imagine Japan, I think many people would picture beautiful scenery, anime, bustling cities, and really good food. What some...

Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

For me, the summer of 2023 can be summed up in baseball games. The first happened over Memorial Day weekend (and Quiz Bowl Nationals) -...

The ravenous, smoky aroma of God’s musk, better known as smoking barbecue, catches my attention. I move towards it as if it is calling...

The old year has ended, but winter continues in Midwestern and Northeast America. If you’re still looking for activities to fill your...

Who am I? The question that every person faces throughout their lifetime. For army brats, this question doesn't change, but the answer...

I sit here and think up in my room Of all the places where I have bloomed The friends I had in different places I can think distinctly of...

Christmas is a time when life feels peaceful, and everything just feels right. I think it's because it's familiar. No matter which side...

As we're wrapping up the last quarter of 2023, I've started to play one song on repeat: “A Long December” by Counting Crows, a song that...

In the nights of happiness and cheer Hold your loved ones near Embrace friends with bonds so strong Fill the room with laughter, a...

As we can tell by trees shaking their leaves and hot chocolate flying off the shelves, winter is coming. In the months ahead, some states...