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Famous Veterans: Then and Now
The following are some famous veterans in our nation’s history, including ones that maybe you didn’t even know about! Dwight D....
Amiliya S.
4 days ago


A Salute
Me leading Delta company! Left! Left! Left right! Right! Right left! My first sergeant’s voice filled my ears - The cadence ringing...
Elisabeth H.
Mar 21


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


“Thank You for Your Service”
When most civilians see the camouflage uniform of the military, the words “thank you for your service” come to their mind. At many...
Elisabeth H.
Aug 9, 2024


"If You Want to Change the World..."
On May 19, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas. In the speech, Admiral McRaven drew on...
Elisabeth H.
Jun 14, 2024


Education Overseas: a History of DoDEA Schools
DoDEA schools are a common part of military life for many military kids. They are often a place where we find a community that can relate...
Brynn Lee
Nov 10, 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...
Bridget D.
Jul 5, 2023


April: Month of the Military Child! But Why?
As April transitions into hues of purple, it is time to rally behind our military youth. This year's Month of the Military Child theme...
Paige McCormack
Apr 28, 2023

The Strongest Military Women In History
It's March, which means it's none other than International Women’s History Month. And to celebrate the militant women of our history, I...
Lorelei H.
Mar 20, 2023


The Military’s Greatest Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival
You've probably heard your grandparents, or even your parents listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)… but do you know their...
Lorelei H.
Jan 18, 2023


The Bittersweet Reality of High School Stabilization
High school stabilization: something my family never thought we would apply for. We’ve always been the type of people who go with the...
Nate M.
Jan 6, 2023


Military Base Nostalgia
Being a military dependent is comprised of many things, lifestyle being one of them. One of the most asked questions I receive is “what...
Paige McCormack
Dec 28, 2022


The Truth About Veterans - "Anything But Okay"
Last month, I read Anything But Okay by Sarah Darer Littman, a novel about injustice, the tangled world of politics, and staying true to...
Kate U.
Dec 2, 2022


A Recount of "Through Our Eyes: Finding Home Again"
Dozens of pictures lined the wall, labeled with short but sweet captions describing military moves through teens' perspectives. This...
Abby H.
Nov 14, 2022


Military Brat: The Meaning Behind the Word
In the military community, it is common for the children of both veterans and active duty parents alike to be labeled as ‘military...
El D
Oct 31, 2022


Military Life is Inherently Unique: Why Don’t we Always Notice It?
When picking a subject for my college essay, I chose the Common App prompt, “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or...
Loretta S.
Jan 5, 2022


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


We Need a Home: A Military Teen's Perspective on the Housing Crisis
For the first time in my life, I don’t know if I will have a roof over my head. My family is one of the many military families struggling...
Elena A.
Jul 14, 2021

Cadets and Covid: Creating leaders during a pandemic
Recently there’s been a bit of a virus going around (stay safe y'all!). From students to your favorite barista, no one’s life is the...
Isaac B.
Feb 10, 2021
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