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Lessons from Winter Storm Uri: How Community is Important in a Military Teen's Life
My mom always talks about her one snow day growing up. During a blizzard in Montana, a train exploded and caused the power to go out all...
Nate M.
Aug 2, 2021


Bored this Summer? Here are some things for you to try!
The school year has officially ended and it is finally summer! Now is the time to pick up a hobby that you’ve always wanted to do or to...
Loretta S.
Jul 12, 2021


Facing Failure
In the hollows of my head, there is a chorus of two. There is a rational voice that speaks reason, so, naturally, I rarely listen to it....
Genevieve O.
Jun 28, 2021


American vs. "Real" Japanese Sushi
I've been super blessed to live in so many different places, and one of the great things about it is enjoying all different kinds of food....
James O.
Jun 23, 2021


3 Places to Visit Near Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Nearly two years ago, my father was assigned to Camp Humphreys, South Korea. My family and I decided to move overseas for the first time...
Cecelia T.
May 12, 2021


Making the Team: The Struggles and Triumphs of Athletic Transitions
Everyone loves a good sports story -- from comeback kid to child prodigy, most stories tend to have happy endings. However, one athletic...
Nina A.
May 10, 2021


Farewell, Fellow Falcons
High school. A school that is meant to be the final stage of a student’s secondary education. However, for military brats, staying in...
Matthew A.
Mar 17, 2021


Shaken But Never Broken
Photo by Douglas Sprott on Flickr I would first like to say that this is not a happy story. This is a story of tragedy, of sadness. This...
Loretta S.
Mar 10, 2021


Powdered Sugar and Cottage Cheese: 3 Days of Skiing in Germany
“Winter is coming” Or… was coming. With the on-and-off snow (depending on where you are) it is hard to tell, and with COVID, nothing is...
Anna V.
Feb 22, 2021


Getting to Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
Something I'm so grateful for in this crazy life of mine is the people I've gotten to meet throughout my amazing journeys. I bring this...
Emma M.
Jan 20, 2021


Still Serving: Careers Inspired by the Military
I am on my Way to finding my forever job. So here is a few interests that came along with being in a Army Familiy.
Ciara S.
Jan 13, 2021


To the Once and Future Me...
. . . 2020, alas I won't miss you! To the once and future me, With this year seemingly coming to a close, I have begun to wonder… what...
Anna V.
Dec 30, 2020


Boomerang, Goats, and a Shutout!
Not all West Point cadets get to enjoy the full festivities and experiences of the Army vs. Navy football game. The weekend leading up to...
Isaac B.
Dec 18, 2020


The Ultimate Road Trip: Making Memories
If you think about it, there is nothing quite like a long road trip. Sure, the car rides may get stuffy, or the nightly motels may not be...
Caleb K.
Dec 9, 2020


Heart of Graffiti
I'm sure you've heard that familiar proverb that the "eyes are the windows to the soul." It is so true, now more than ever, as oftentimes...
Anna V.
Nov 30, 2020


Switzerland - Starting University in the Alps!
Hiking the Alps with an international group from church. Nearby mountains already have snow in October! You can read about how I got here...
James O.
Nov 4, 2020


Happy Halloween: A holiday close to home
Halloween is my favorite holiday of all time, by far. It is the perfect holiday to kick off fall. As the foggy days start to roll in and...
Emma M.
Oct 30, 2020


Kingdom of Beauty: Adventures in Germany
When you first think of Germany, what do you think of? I, for one think instantly of the classic snow- covered cottages with the dark...
Anna V.
Oct 26, 2020


Taking My Sister Back to the Naval Academy: COVID Edition
Looking around as I stepped on the yard for the first time since last year was immensely different. My eyes met crowds of unrecognizable...
carolinearnold1
Oct 21, 2020


The Journey Overseas
I've officially moved. Overseas. For the first time in my life! So the weirdest thing about moving wasn't the actual moving part, the...
Anna V.
Sep 28, 2020
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