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Lucid Dreaming
Falling asleep, I always ask what house I’ll be in. Tonight, I find myself in a childhood kitchen. Tonight, I wish for a restaurant and...
Ella W.
5 days ago


Nomad
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., a ninth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Jun 9


"Soldier Keep On Marching On..."
“Soldier keep on marching on… Head down ‘til the work is done.” A few years ago, in the span of the little over three years my family...
Elisabeth H.
Jun 6


Promotion: A Time for Celebration
A promotion is a significant occasion in the life of a service member. It is a milestone marking their ongoing commitment to service,...
Katie Shin
May 30


The Scents of Home
Have you ever caught a scent of something and it instantly transported you to a vivid memory flooded with nostalgia? Maybe it’s the scent...
Kloe C.
May 26


MilTeen Survival Kit
Life - especially as a military kid - can be unpredictable. Sometimes, you might want a guide or emergency supplies to help you out. Many...
Kate U.
May 16


First Day
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
May 12


The Twenty Year Itch
My 20th birthday is fast approaching. I am not entirely sure how I feel about that. Turning 18 and going to college felt like steps...
Faith Clark
May 2


Wind-Blown Worlds: Ordered to Go Home (1st Place)
The following essay is the first place winner of our 2025 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was, "Home is Where the...
Writing Contest
Apr 30


Not "Where" But "Who" (2nd Place)
The following essay is the second place winner of our 2025 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was, "Home is Where the...
Writing Contest
Apr 30


Mosaic of Places (3rd Place)
The following essay is the third place winner of our 2025 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was, "Home is Where the...
Writing Contest
Apr 30


The Stars Are My Home
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
Apr 28


An Inspiring Quote
The classroom teemed with excitement as everyone took their seats, eager to play a game the teacher had told us about. It was my first...
Gabrielle M.
Apr 25


The Scratchy Purple Shirts
The Month of the Military Child takes place in April and serves as a time to express awareness and appreciation for the lives of military...
Alice C.
Apr 21


A Perfect Delicacy
This article was sent to us by Hannah M., a 12th grader stationed in Pennsylvania. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Apr 18


Knock. Knock.
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
Apr 14


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.
Apr 11


You Left, I Stayed
We packed our lives in cardboard dreams, side by side, a roaming team. Through cities bright and towns unknown, you were the closest...
Abby H.
Apr 4


How Are We Viewed?
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
Mar 31


Base Housing: Right for You?
Deciding where to live after a move can be a difficult decision. Whether you’re staying for a nine-month assignment or multiple years,...
Kate U.
Mar 28


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


What's Expected
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
Mar 17
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