Taiyo Reimers is a second year student at Keio University in Japan. Taiyo’s father was a Navy officer who retired after 26 years, and...

A while ago, Bloom did a series titled “MilTeen Spotlight,” where amazing military teens were highlighted alongside their work,...

“I’m actually a Military Brat” “So, you move around a lot... where have you lived?” “Do you want the list?” That’s what I usually answer...

Quilting has been a major part of my life. Growing up with a grandmother who loves sewing, I was used to the hustle and bustle of the...

On May 19, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas. In the speech, Admiral McRaven drew on...

Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...

Recently, someone thanked me for being a military child. I didn’t quite know what to say. Well, it’s not like I have a choice. It’s not...

A drawing to one is a reminder of the chores one must do later. The drawing looked like a pile of laundry on a teenage boy’s floor,...

This article was sent to us by Kaitlyn H., a 10th grader stationed in Virginia. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...

This article was sent to us by Katherine T., a 10th grader stationed at the US Embassy in Lithuania. Do you have a story to share with...

The ravenous, smoky aroma of God’s musk, better known as smoking barbecue, catches my attention. I move towards it as if it is calling...

On October 26th, the National Day of the Deployed, Bloom had the incredible privilege of attending the Purple Star USA 2023 National...

Despite the other four places I’ve lived, Fort Bliss was, hands down, my favorite place to live. The just over three years I spent there...

School has started again, and you know what that means: millions of students joining millions of clubs and teams. High schoolers...

"No, bud come over here and help me raise the bed!" yells my dad, "Viv, what sheets are we putting?" asks my mom. "It better be cute!" my...

Just when you think it’s over, your parents sit you down. Just when you think it’s over, they tell you rather unenthusiastically that...

The calm of this sunset reminded me that when we get caught up in the dissatisfaction present in our lives, we often miss life's beauty...

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...

Remember the Titans, a cinematic masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences since its release in 2000, has left an indelible mark on...

As a military child, life is constantly changing. However, buying a yearbook is one way to capture all your memories as you go through...