Back to (A New) School
A new school year begins today, With corridors both old and strange, New faces fill the crowded hall, As schedules shift and friendships...
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MILITARY LIFE
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Guest Writer
- Aug 30
The New Kid
This article was sent to us by Rory K., an 11th grader stationed at Charleston, North Carolina. Do you have a story to share with your...
Gabrielle M.
- Aug 26
One Last Move
It was 3 a.m., and I was dragging my two suitcases through Vicenza , Italy's hotel lobby, hoping silently that the items tightly packed...
Kate U.
- Aug 23
Scholarships: A Military Teen's Best Friend
For high school seniors moving on to higher education, now is the time to apply for scholarships. Thousands of grants and endowments are...
Faith Clark
- Aug 16
Semi-Independent Reading Time
Military life involves a lot of time away from those you love – parents who are deployed, or who simply work such long hours that you...
Elisabeth H.
- Aug 9
“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...
Lilly Saint
- Jul 19
How My Anxiety Affects My Life
According to both an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine and data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in...
Lorelei H.
- Jul 5
Quilts = Healing: Quilts of Valor Foundation
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...
Writing Contest
- Jun 1
Dear Fellow Military Child (2nd Place)
The following essay is the second place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter...
Writing Contest
- May 30
A Letter to Military Teens (3rd Place)
The following essay is the third place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter to...
Amiliya S.
- May 17
Curly Hair In Japan
When people imagine Japan, I think many people would picture beautiful scenery, anime, bustling cities, and really good food. What some...
Vivian S.
- May 3
Making the Difference
Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...
Nate M.
- Apr 26
Voting as a Military Teen: The Beginning of a New Chapter in My Life
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to vote for the first time in my state’s primary. While this is a significant event in many...
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...
Abby H.
- Apr 5
A Perspective Uncanny
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,...
Elisabeth H.
- Mar 15
I Owe It to the Army
What brings joy to my life? It’s a question I might not be asked much but have contemplated many a time. What in my life causes me to...
Faith Clark
- Mar 8
Home Team
For me, the summer of 2023 can be summed up in baseball games. The first happened over Memorial Day weekend (and Quiz Bowl Nationals) -...
Nate M.
- Feb 9
How Texas Barbecue Changed My Life
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...
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...
Vivian S.
- Jan 22
Finding Myself
Who am I? The question that every person faces throughout their lifetime. For army brats, this question doesn't change, but the answer...
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