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President's Day From a Military Teen's Point of View
President’s Day is a holiday that passes every year, but how does it really apply to our lives as American military children? To me, the...
Gabrielle M.
Feb 14


The Comfort of Holiday Traditions
Being stationed abroad during the holiday season can be received with mixed emotions. Some people love it, taking it as an opportunity to...
Amiliya S.
Jan 13

A Time for Thanksgiving
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., an eighth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Nov 29, 2024


Holiday Home
Christmas is a time when life feels peaceful, and everything just feels right. I think it's because it's familiar. No matter which side...
Ayslin K.
Dec 29, 2023


Home(s) for the Holidays
"There's no place like home for the holidays," or so sings Perry Como (and the countless other artists who have covered the song). With...
Ella W.
Dec 25, 2023


The Holidays
In the nights of happiness and cheer Hold your loved ones near Embrace friends with bonds so strong Fill the room with laughter, a...
Abby H.
Dec 18, 2023


'Tis The Season: A Guide To Holiday Deployments
Milteens are very familiar with the ache that comes from not seeing their loved ones around the holidays. It’s just something that many...
Lorelei H.
Dec 15, 2023


A Military Kid's Christmas Tree
If you celebrate Christmas, what does your Christmas tree look like? Is it color-coordinated with the same type of ornament? Is it hung...
Abby H.
Dec 23, 2022


Celebrating as You Are
If you turn on the TV during the months of November and December, you’ll likely see commercials showing grandparents, aunts, and uncles...
Ella W.
Dec 16, 2022

PI: Alluding to the Military Brat Life
So one of the coolest things about March is the 14th... why? Because it's PI Day! For those of you out there who are math nerds, the 14th...
Anna V.
Mar 14, 2022


The Beauty of the Holidays
I've always loved the many different holiday seasons; summer heat fading into the crisp winds of autumn, orange leaves soon to be covered...
Emma M.
Dec 8, 2021


A Veteran
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a veteran is anyone who is "a former member of the Armed Forces" -- a veteran is merely...
Elisabeth H.
Nov 10, 2021


COVID Christmas
From restrictions on how many people can gather to just being cautious for our grandparents, COVID-19 is changing a lot of people’s plans...
James O.
Dec 23, 2020


10 Holiday Gifts for Military Teens
(DISCLAIMER: None of the products below are sponsored, these are all real suggestions from real military teens.) The Holiday Season sure...
Bloom Team
Dec 4, 2020


Happy Halloween: A holiday close to home
Halloween is my favorite holiday of all time, by far. It is the perfect holiday to kick off fall. As the foggy days start to roll in and...
Emma M.
Oct 30, 2020
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