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Abby H.
Sep 25, 2023
Student Ambassador Programs and Their Connection to Military Kids
Imagine being a new student at a big high school. Picture walking into a large cafeteria facing a room full of strangers and knowing...
Bridget D.
Sep 22, 2023
Where Am I From?
Where am I from? A question I continuously ponder. Is it where I was born? Is it where I’ve lived the longest? Is it where my family...
Faith Clark
Sep 15, 2023
A Harrisburgian How-To
If you moved to Carlisle this summer, welcome! For a great guide to in-town activities, check out this article by Nina A. for some tips...
Nate M.
Sep 11, 2023
Louie Lastik: How an Underrated Character Impacted my Life
Remember the Titans, a cinematic masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences since its release in 2000, has left an indelible mark on...
Vivian S.
Sep 8, 2023
Boarding School?
I suspect there are two types of people reading this article. Some of you may have done your research about boarding schools, or maybe...
Abby H.
Aug 28, 2023
The Yearbook - a Military Kid's Best Friend
As a military child, life is constantly changing. However, buying a yearbook is one way to capture all your memories as you go through...
Lilly Saint
Aug 25, 2023
Military Brat to Civilian
As a military brat, you move constantly and adapt to new lifestyles. Whether you are living in a small house or a big house, in the city...
Lorelei H.
Aug 21, 2023
Songs For The Milteen Soul
As a milteen, sometimes I hear lyrics that speak to my soul. As an avid music enjoyer, I present a list of songs that have helped me...
Guest Writer
Aug 18, 2023
Dandelion in a Forest
This poem was sent to us by Addie Z., a 12th grader stationed in the United States. Do you have a story to share with your fellow...
Paige McCormack
Aug 14, 2023
Operation Deploy Your Dress: Empowering the Military Community with Glamour!
Military social life is a concept that is commonly underestimated by the civilian eye. I grew up watching my parents transform into shiny...
Emma M.
Aug 11, 2023
We March Forward
I have loved music for as long as I can remember. My parents filled our home with music, and I loved it, even when all I could do was...
Elisabeth H.
Aug 7, 2023
Time Away
24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. That is a day. And the average person lives for approximately 29,200 days. So why do we feel so...
Guest Writer
Aug 4, 2023
Life After the Military
This blog post was sent to us by Elena W., a college freshman stationed in Wisconsin. Do you have a story to share with your fellow...
Ella W.
Jul 31, 2023
Chronology
I leave homes like shedding skins, and sometimes when I tell people I lived in Germany, I think it's wrong to say 'I,' because it wasn't...
Guest Writer
Jul 28, 2023
Patchwork of Places
This article was sent to us by Brooke L., a college junior stationed in Virginia. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Emily A.
Jul 24, 2023
On the Other Side
Illustration by Alan Doodles With summer in full swing, the moving season for military families is well underway. During this time, we...
Kate U.
Jul 21, 2023
Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
Summer is at its peak, and the possibilities for fun are endless. In this two-part series, I've tried to find the best places to go...
Michaela M.
Jul 17, 2023
C'est La Vie
This poem was sent to us by Michaela M., a ninth grader stationed in Hawaii. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Faith Clark
Jul 14, 2023
Future TBD
As I write this, I am officially a high school graduate. It’s more than a little surreal that this is it, that I’ve reached the end of my...
Bridget D.
Jul 5, 2023
Shades of Green at Walt Disney World and Its History
Did you know that there’s an entire resort on Walt Disney World property exclusively for military personnel? Well if you didn’t, now you...
Loretta S.
Jun 28, 2023
a final last look
almost forgotten Home it looked so terribly unfamiliar tile floors and white walls like photos had not lined them I have come back for a...
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