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Skylar D.
Aug 5, 2020
The Struggle of College Applications
What is the most annoying question to a high schooler? As a rising senior, the most annoying question I get asked is, “Where are you...
Ian S.
Aug 4, 2020
Post Schools vs. Civilian Schools: What's the Difference?
As a military kid, I've lived in a lot of different houses in many very different neighborhoods and towns. An interesting factoid about...
Bloom Team
Aug 3, 2020
Not Up to Standard: Stories of High School Transcript Issues
The main problem with moving from school to school isn't anything that has to do solely with us, but the policies and practices of our...
Isaac B.
Jul 29, 2020
People Make The Places!
I once heard the phrase "people make the places", and I didn’t realize then how true that would ring to the military teen until recently....
Griffin S.
Jul 27, 2020
COVID-19 Mental Health: How to Overcome the Sudden Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the trickiest problems to manage and overcome in the modern world. Since a sufficient vaccine...
iyor7581
Jul 24, 2020
Seven Tips for PCS-ing in 2020
Many people (myself included) were due to PCS this summer, and few had the opportunity to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving is...
Caleb K.
Jul 22, 2020
Overcoming Negativity
It was two-thirty in the morning when we arrived at the Watertown International Airport, located in upstate New York about thirty minutes...
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!...
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Jul 15, 2020
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
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!
Genevieve O.
Jul 6, 2020
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
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...
Catherine M.
Jul 1, 2020
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
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
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
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...
Griffin S.
Jun 22, 2020
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
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...
Ash E. Centric
Jun 17, 2020
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...
Guest Writer
Jun 15, 2020
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
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
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...
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