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Christine Allen
Jan 4, 2023
Out of Place
If you didn't notice from my last article, "New Kid," I like to use music to explain what I feel, and I enjoy finding songs to help other...
Hadley W.
Dec 21, 2022
Ahh! Retirement!
My dad retired from the U.S. Army this past September. Retired. It still sounds weird, even after almost three months. Initially, I...
Lilly Saint
Dec 12, 2022
How Being a Military Brat Helped Me Find My Dream Job
This is the story about how I found my love for real estate as a military brat. Last year, my dad was getting ready to retire and my mom,...
Ayslin K.
Dec 9, 2022
The Hue of "Goodbye"
Raindrops sprinted down the cold glass of my back passenger window. The feeling of my aching heart was drowned out by the last whiff of...
Catherine M.
Dec 5, 2022
Revelations of a Dutch-American Milteen during the USA-NLD Match
With a couple tears streaming down my face, I boldly sang the Star Spangled Banner in a murmuring pub in the heart of The Hague. Having...
Abby H.
Nov 14, 2022
A Recount of "Through Our Eyes: Finding Home Again"
Dozens of pictures lined the wall, labeled with short but sweet captions describing military moves through teens' perspectives. This...
Lilly Saint
Sep 21, 2022
Top 5 Fun Things to Do in Guam
If you didn’t already know, Guam is a tropical island known for its white sand and clear water. It has a number of awesome things you can...
Ciara S.
Sep 16, 2022
Leaving Support for Education
This is Ciara's thoughts as she prepares for her future in college.
Ella W.
Sep 7, 2022
Upon Leaving the Ocean
Saying goodbye to a home is always hard, but the beautiful natural world of coastal California was especially painful to leave behind. I...
Joselyn D.
Jul 11, 2022
My Happy Place
TIMELINE: July 7th, 2020- we landed in Indianapolis, IN. We got Chick-Fil-A and went to my grandma’s house after she picked us up from...
Elena A.
Jun 27, 2022
What I have learned as an LGBTQ+ Military Kid
When I first realized I was not straight in middle school, I felt very alone. I didn't have many friends, and I lived on a military base...
Genevieve O.
May 18, 2022
My Experience with Applying to College
Long time no talk, Bloomers. During my absence, Britney was freed, Squid Games captivated the world, Taylor Swift turned the internet...
Bloom Team
Mar 7, 2022
MilTeens on the Ukraine Crisis
Almost two weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, war has broken out, with citizens fighting in the streets, anti-war protestors...
Cecelia T.
Feb 9, 2022
World Travels: Vacation In Vietnam
My family and I went on a holiday vacation to Vietnam in December 2019. Fortunately, the trip happened just a few months before COVID-19...
Hadley W.
Jan 25, 2022
The Top 10 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Military Kid
And What To Do When People Actually Say Them 10. Where are you from? I get this question a lot, mostly from people who don't know I'm an...
Matthew A.
Jan 19, 2022
Top 5 Spots in Okinawa
Ah, Okinawa! Also known as “the Hawaii of Japan”, Okinawa has a rich history, dating back to the early Neolithic era. Starting with the...
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Nov 3, 2021
10 Amazing Southern Arizona Day Trips
If you're moving to Southern Arizona, you might be a little bummed out. I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on my new home, I was...
Nina A.
Oct 13, 2021
Hidden Gems in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!
Two years stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania have provided me with many opportunities to check out numerous local spots. Over...
Isaac B.
Oct 5, 2021
Bravo No Longer Means Just Applause, and Why I Will Never Name my Son Charlie
“B." “C." Never have two simple letters carried such emotional baggage. When you hear “Bravo," you may be reminded of a time of...
Maria M.
Sep 29, 2021
Another Year of University From Home (With an Obligatory: as a Military Child)
Recently, I had a conversation with my father about making the decision to study from home again for my sophomore year of college. After...
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