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Been there... Done that...: The "You Can Do It" of Quarantine and Beyond!

Anna V.

Jul 20, 2020

Been there... Done that...: The "You Can Do It" of Quarantine and Beyond!

We all know there is one thing on everyone's minds. Corona. It's on the news. It's on TV, in newspapers (if those are still a thing...

Elena A.

Jul 16, 2020

How to Escape the "2020 Funk"

The world has been super crazy these past few months. We’ve had the threat of world war, a pandemic, protests, and even murder hornets!...

Planting a Seed: Five Reasons it Pays to Have an Off-Post Community

Jul 15, 2020

Military Life

Planting a Seed: Five Reasons it Pays to Have an Off-Post Community

One of the many advantages of military life is getting to interact with a diverse range of people. No, I'm not talking about the other...

Emma M.

Jul 13, 2020

My Favorite Promotion of All Time

Promotions are a special part of our parents' and family members' military careers. If you have a family member in the military, chances...

Malayna S.

Jul 10, 2020

Military Life

Interior Decorating for Military Teens

Sick and tired of your bland walls and boring rooms? With these decorating tip, you may be able to add some personality to our room!

Where are We? The Misrepresentation of Military-Affiliated Individuals in Pop Culture

Genevieve O.

Jul 6, 2020

Military Life

Where are We? The Misrepresentation of Military-Affiliated Individuals in Pop Culture

Fun fact: there are currently 1.3 million school-aged military kids in the United States. We're attending public school, private school,...

James O.

Jul 2, 2020

Experiences

Japan vs. Korea

-A look at an age old rivalry from the view of a military teen who’s lived in both places. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this article...

The Chronicles of Traveling During Coronatimes

Catherine M.

Jul 1, 2020

Experiences

The Chronicles of Traveling During Coronatimes

Every military family stationed overseas knows the story: traveling thousands of kilometers back to America for the summer, dragging...

Matthew A.

Jun 29, 2020

Military Life

Exciting Experiences Eventuating!

If there’s one thing that I have gained from being a military child, (besides becoming a pizza addict) it was developing a love for where...

Lillianna R.

Jun 26, 2020

Military Life

Who Are You Going to Be?

As many people will say, freshman year was a TOUGH one. I had no idea that this would be the year I would crumble and have no hope of...

Genevieve O.

Jun 24, 2020

Military Life

Summer 2020: A Season Like No Other

As we plunge into Summer, cares seem to float off our shoulders as if we were simply shedding layers of an outfit. The stress of school...

Visiting the Beautiful City of Taipei, Taiwan

Griffin S.

Jun 22, 2020

Experiences

Visiting the Beautiful City of Taipei, Taiwan

In late November of 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting Taiwan for three days. Taiwan, located not too far off the coast of southeastern...

Ian S.

Jun 18, 2020

Military Life

Beautiful Unity Through Chaos

Military life is one of experience and livelihood. It is truly one of the most unique experiences that one can have, especially when you...

Family Figure? More Like a Stranger: Building Relationships After Deployment

Ash E. Centric

Jun 17, 2020

Military Life

Family Figure? More Like a Stranger: Building Relationships After Deployment

Most military families are no strangers to deployments, and the sad truth is that these long spans of separation can greatly disrupt a...

Revisiting Thoughts Never Truly Forgotten: My Thoughts on Race and the Military Lifestyle

Guest Writer

Jun 15, 2020

Military Life

Revisiting Thoughts Never Truly Forgotten: My Thoughts on Race and the Military Lifestyle

For me, my brothers, my parents, and for millions of people across the globe, the past couple of weeks have been difficult. It’s in times...

Malayna S.

Jun 11, 2020

Military Life

How to Introduce Yourself

Have you ever felt scared to try to talk to new people? Well, hopefully this article can help!

Anna V.

Jun 10, 2020

Military Life

The Road-Map Called My Home

To all you military kids out there. I recommend reading this out loud. When I did, I felt so empowered; so free when I read it. It makes...

Jun 8, 2020

Moving

The Problem with Growing Up: Thoughts on Moving and Friendship

Moving is nothing new to military kids. Over the course of my life, I've moved a total of eight times throughout the...

Travel Tunes: Music to Get You Through Your Move

Bloom Team

Jun 8, 2020

Moving

Travel Tunes: Music to Get You Through Your Move

Unless you're just relocating to the next town over, moving often involves long hours of travel by plane or car to get to your next...

Meghan F.

Jun 5, 2020

Military Life

Foxgloves

Moving is always a topic I have mixed feelings towards. I love traveling, but I always miss the people I have to leave. Sometimes it...

How Moves Can Impact Us: It Does Get Better!

Emma M.

Jun 1, 2020

Moving

How Moves Can Impact Us: It Does Get Better!

It’s honestly a really rare occurrence to say you’ve been stationed in one place for a very wide chunk of time. Or at least, more than...

James O.

May 29, 2020

Experiences

Germany: Making the Most of a New Move

It's November 2013 when Dad calls us from Afghanistan, where he has been deployed for the last year. After he comes back next month, we...

Hadley W.

May 27, 2020

Military Life

The Chronicles of QuaranTeen

My name is Hadley, and I’m fourteen years old. I live in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where my dad is the Chief of Staff of the 82nd...

Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid

Catherine M.

May 25, 2020

Military Life

Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid

Okay, to clarify, this is one of the most emotional topics for me to discuss. Not because it’s a sad one, but because it brings me so...

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