Some people say that military life is my entire personality. They say it somehow manages to creep into almost any thought that leaves my...

The military is filled with leaders. There are the top-dog in-charge-of-thousands-of-soldiers leaders, and there are the squad leaders,...

Your smile. Contagious to anyone who sees you. I feel whole for the first time ever. Here and there, laughs and giggles, running at night...

It's March, which means it's none other than International Women’s History Month. And to celebrate the militant women of our history, I...

It triumphs over our trust, our commitment, our effort. I miss you. I can't remember what it feels like when the video calls are enough....

My family lives in a different state. For most individuals, this simple statement expresses sorrow for extended family members who live...

You've probably heard your grandparents, or even your parents listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)… but do you know their...

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...

Last month, I read Anything But Okay by Sarah Darer Littman, a novel about injustice, the tangled world of politics, and staying true to...

Every teenage student experiences immense academic pressure. The pressure of having to succeed in school, of getting the grades, of...

The 2022 Military Child of the Year, accomplished violin player, and founder and president of Music Echoes, David Lee, is also the author...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55.3% of people ages 16-24 were working in July 2022. For many teens, a job is an...

This week's MilTeen Spotlight is David Lee (pictured above right), a recent high school graduate living in South Korea. He comes from an...

This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Miranda S., a 12th grader stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, where her father works for the...

This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Brianna C., a 12th grade Air Force brat currently located in Bossier City, Louisiana! Read on to find...

Where have you lived? Which location was your favorite and why? I have lived in Virginia, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Kansas. I have lived...

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...

Welcome to the first-ever Bloom "MilTeen Spotlight," where we highlight military brats doing amazing things in their communities. For our...

Dear Senior Class of 2022, This is it. This is our last year of high school. Congrats! We made it! We’re graduating soon! Do you remember...

When my sister and I were little military brats, there were times when it felt like we were the only ones in the world going through the...