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May 22, 2020

Military Life

Every Experience is Different

Being a military kid gives you experiences that give you a different view. It depends where you go. For example, moving overseas gives...

Noah S.

May 20, 2020

Moving

How moving has helped me grow

Jewish, Cajun, Navy brat and obstinate. All these words encapsulate who I am. Growing up all over the world, I haven't had the typical,...

Isaac B.

May 18, 2020

Experiences

Don’t Neglect Your Bucket List!

We all have things on our minds at the moment, whether it’s quarantine or online school. But have you thought lately about your bucket...

Dino-mite Teens: Hudak siblings bring roaring good times to Camp Humphreys

May 15, 2020

People

Dino-mite Teens: Hudak siblings bring roaring good times to Camp Humphreys

Photo Courtesy of Gwen Hudak The line outside the commissary stretches on for what seems like forever. As a handful of people exits the...

A House Divided Takes on the Army Navy Game

carolinearnold1

May 13, 2020

Military Life

A House Divided Takes on the Army Navy Game

Since birth, I have been raised to know the significance of December. Yes, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve are all...

Ciara S.

May 11, 2020

Moving

Can't Settle Down: Memories of Moving

As military kids, we move all the time. Sometimes we love it, sometimes we hate it. This is my story.

The Bubble has Burst: COVID-19 and Americans in Korea

May 8, 2020

Military Life

The Bubble has Burst: COVID-19 and Americans in Korea

It was showtime. The school bell had rung, the students had left their classrooms, and the Humphreys High School gym was full of athletes...

For The Kids Who Will Move During COVID-19

Elena A.

May 7, 2020

Moving

For The Kids Who Will Move During COVID-19

This is for the military kids who will move this summer. This is for the kids who will pack up their houses with masks on. This is for...

Coronavirus: Three Stories of its Impact on Military Teens

Genevieve O.

May 6, 2020

Military Life

Coronavirus: Three Stories of its Impact on Military Teens

COVID-19 has swept across the planet, leaving tears, pain, and destruction everywhere it goes. Three military kids describe how it has...

Lillianna R.

May 5, 2020

Military Life

To the Class of 2020

I should begin by simply stating that I am not a normal senior, as cheesy as that sounds. I am a military child who has spent the last 3...

Bloom Team

May 4, 2020

Welcome to Bloom in Quarantine Week!

The last few months have been...crazy, to say the least. We went from going about business as usual to being locked in our houses, trying...

Apr 30, 2020

Military Life

Birds of Paradise

Military life for me is a blessing and a curse. I love seeing new places and meeting new people, but I hate leaving my friends, having to...

A New Perspective: Turning Your Move Into the Ultimate Adventure

Ash E. Centric

Apr 27, 2020

Moving

A New Perspective: Turning Your Move Into the Ultimate Adventure

When thinking about your life as a military kid, it can be easy to focus on the negatives. Leaving everything you know behind over and...

Anna V.

Apr 24, 2020

Military Life

Bravery In a Few Words

It's important to remember that bravery is something we all have. Whether it's bravery to stand up for something you believe in, or...

Loretta S.

Apr 21, 2020

Military Life

Why I Love Being A Military Kid

In going through my school email, I came across an essay contest for military teens. It was your regular essay/artwork contest, sponsored...

Ashley Rosser

Apr 20, 2020

Military Life

Invisible Wounds

When people think about the military, they think of freedom, red white and blue and dog tags. But when military kids think of it, they...

Apr 15, 2020

Oh, the Things You Can Do!

A child of a soldier. A special child indeed! While your life may be hard It’s the life you lead. You may be different from your...

Deployment Homecomings are NOT "hella corny": An Instagram Rant

Apr 13, 2020

Military Life

Deployment Homecomings are NOT "hella corny": An Instagram Rant

I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, and I saw that a girl I used to go to school with was on ESPN’s Instagram account....

The Welcome Home Blues: Seizing Opportunities After Moving to a New Place

Bennett Solomon

Apr 8, 2020

Military Life

The Welcome Home Blues: Seizing Opportunities After Moving to a New Place

Seven months ago, I hated living in Monterey, California. It’s a little city on the central coast of California, and is widely regarded...

Mental Health: The Importance During PCS Transitions

Griffin S.

Apr 8, 2020

Moving

Mental Health: The Importance During PCS Transitions

Immediately at the beginning of 2019, I found out my family and I were going to move to South Korea the following summer. I couldn’t...

Malayna S.

Apr 6, 2020

Experiences

Going to Guam

Can We Go Home Now? Why Military Kids Struggle to Identify Home

Catherine M.

Apr 5, 2020

Military Life

Can We Go Home Now? Why Military Kids Struggle to Identify Home

Why Moving Sucks, and What We Can Do About It

Ian S.

Apr 2, 2020

Moving

Why Moving Sucks, and What We Can Do About It

Simply put, moving might be the worst part of the military brat life. For some, moving is a fresh start. But for me, it feels like I'm...

Living in a "Not-So-Great" Place: 6 Ways to Make the Best Out of Living Somewhere You Don't Like

Genevieve O.

Apr 2, 2020

Military Life

Living in a "Not-So-Great" Place: 6 Ways to Make the Best Out of Living Somewhere You Don't Like

I've moved eleven times and while I have seen some beautiful, unique, and exciting places, I've dealt with some moves that did not lead...

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