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MILITARY LIFE
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Brynn R.
Jul 21, 2022
5 Things That Make Military Brats Great Adults
Life as a military kid is not always easy, and our lives tend to be much different from the lives of civilian children. Most families...
Elena A.
Jul 18, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Military Child of the Year David Lee & his Musical Innovations
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is David Lee (pictured above right), a recent high school graduate living in South Korea. He comes from an...
Ella W.
Jul 13, 2022
Unsolvable Puzzles
April was the month of the military child, and there were several recurring themes I heard in the discussion surrounding us military...
Joselyn D.
Jul 11, 2022
My Happy Place
TIMELINE: July 7th, 2020- we landed in Indianapolis, IN. We got Chick-Fil-A and went to my grandma’s house after she picked us up from...
Elena A.
Jun 27, 2022
What I have learned as an LGBTQ+ Military Kid
When I first realized I was not straight in middle school, I felt very alone. I didn't have many friends, and I lived on a military base...
Rebecca M.
Jun 22, 2022
You Are What You Eat
Life as a military kid can change a lot about you. How you make and keep friends, where you live, how you travel, and even how and what...
Cecelia T.
Jun 20, 2022
Moving Overseas
Every person who has had to pick up their life and move from one place to another knows just how challenging and downright grueling the...
Avery Turner
Jun 15, 2022
What Schools Can Do to Help Military Brats
Military teens face a number of problems that can be aided by the education of other people around them. Parents, friends, teachers, and...
Moira J.
Jun 1, 2022
A Study on Diffusion
If you drop a bowl of cereal, Fling its contents out, Some of the Cheerios will be flung so far They get lost in the corners. Other...
Lorelei H.
May 30, 2022
10 Ways to Alleviate Stress During Deployments
When you’re a military kid, having your family member deployed can be heartbreaking. Not being able to see them as often and not hearing...
Genevieve O.
May 25, 2022
One More Goodbye: To My Military Pet
I happen to be a die-hard rom-com fan. Witty banter and dramatic third-act fights are the soundtrack to my Saturday nights, fireside glow...
Genevieve O.
May 18, 2022
My Experience with Applying to College
Long time no talk, Bloomers. During my absence, Britney was freed, Squid Games captivated the world, Taylor Swift turned the internet...
Annie C.
May 16, 2022
From Australia to an American Base
This is my story of the hard time I have had as a military brat. My name is Annie and I am Australian. I was born and raised in...
Katie A.
May 11, 2022
8 Months of Grieving
It has been about 8 months since I moved to Korea, but it still feels like I just got here. I’m trying not to feel so upset about leaving...
Elisabeth H.
May 9, 2022
Adventuring and Experiencing: Finding my First Forever Home
Up to this point, a lot of my military life has been centered around unique experiences, most of which are due to constant moving. I have...
Avery Turner
Apr 4, 2022
The "New-Home"-Schoolers
For me, one of the most stressful parts of moving is the first day at a new school. New people, new buildings, new classes, new teachers...
Nate M.
Mar 30, 2022
How to Deal with Tough Moves
Moving is one of my favorite parts of the military lifestyle, and I have been able to live in some amazing places. However, not all moves...
Jemma B.
Mar 29, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Cultural Connector, Miranda S.
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Miranda S., a 12th grader stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, where her father works for the...
Emma M.
Mar 23, 2022
Dewdrop: A Poem On Loss
Loss is an essential part of the military kid experience. While loss and grief are part of the human experience in general, the kind of...
Elisabeth H.
Mar 21, 2022
6 Things You Should Know About My Military Brat Life
Photo 1: The ant sits on my family's front porch - a soldier proudly holding the flag. Photo 2: The second photo shows the scene out the...
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