Waterloo Sunset
Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, flowing into the night? sings Ray Davies at the start of Waterloo Sunset , a song by the...
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Emily A.
Sep 27
My Missouri Girls State Experience
This summer, I had the opportunity to attend an American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program in Missouri. The program consisted of...
Lilly Saint
Apr 12
Top Four Things To Do in Japan
There are countless things to do in Japan - tasty things to eat, fun places to go, and amazing things to see. Here are my top four. #1...
Lilly Saint
Feb 23
New Houses
Everyone talks about how moving halfway across the world, getting on a plane, and leaving your family and friends behind feels, but no...
Kate U.
Jan 29
Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
The old year has ended, but winter continues in Midwestern and Northeast America. If you’re still looking for activities to fill your...
Guest Writer
Jan 8
The Military Kid Myth
This article was sent to us by Maddie G., a college freshman stationed at Washington DC. Do you have a story to share with your fellow...
Kate U.
Dec 8, 2023
Best Winter Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
As we can tell by trees shaking their leaves and hot chocolate flying off the shelves, winter is coming. In the months ahead, some states...
Elisabeth H.
Nov 17, 2023
Top 10 Day-Trips Near Fort Bliss, Texas
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...
Ella W.
Oct 6, 2023
On Sharing a Hotel Room
we interrupt kick this dream kick for a brief kick announcement: your little sister, still talking with 'ar's that make her sound like...
Guest Writer
Sep 29, 2023
How Being A Military Child Helped Me During My Study Abroad
This article was sent to us by Taylor B., a college sophomore stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
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...
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...
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...
Kate U.
May 29, 2023
Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 1)
Summers for military kids are often times of change. Thankfully, most places in the US have the typical staples of summer (pools,...
Avery Turner
May 24, 2023
Homes Outside the House
I was never one of the kids who could identify a plane during flight, who could name every single squadron, or who could speak of all the...
Avery Turner
Jan 23, 2023
Rivers and Roads
My family lives in a different state. For most individuals, this simple statement expresses sorrow for extended family members who live...
Elisabeth H.
Dec 19, 2022
The Shock of Culture
Regional, ethnic, religious - thousands of cultures surround our day-to-day lives. They mingle and disperse - little snowflakes in the...
Catherine M.
Dec 5, 2022
Revelations of a Dutch-American Milteen during the USA-NLD Match
With a couple tears streaming down my face, I boldly sang the Star Spangled Banner in a murmuring pub in the heart of The Hague. Having...
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