If anyone’s spent a few hours around the military, they’ve likely discovered that it’s filled (and I mean FILLED) with special jargon and...

Every year, a brand new school starts, Holding onto memories, but leaving parts. Faces change, the names unknown, In every place, a new...

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The early bird gets the worm. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.  ...

Growing up as a military kid comes with its own set of unique challenges. Frequent relocations, parental deployments, and uncertainty can...

"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." — C.S. Lewis This quote hit me hard the first time I read it.  It...

Military representation has been long present in Hollywood, serving as a way for the general public to get a glimpse of the United States...

So, where are you from? It’s an infamous question among Milteens. We all puzzle over how to answer it, and I’ve heard a lot of eloquent...

For high school seniors moving on to higher education, now is the time to apply for scholarships. Thousands of grants and endowments are...

When most civilians see the camouflage uniform of the military, the words “thank you for your service” come to their mind. At many...

I am rather insignificant, and not very impressive. Not like the orchidaceae, or even the bright helianthus. But I grow. And grow, and...

Sixteen summers have come and gone, making me the girl I am today. I believe Belly Conklin said it best: "Summer was what mattered. My...

“I’m actually a Military Brat” “So, you move around a lot... where have you lived?” “Do you want the list?” That’s what I usually answer...

Summers of adventure, summers of change, A MilKid's life, always in range. Summers of exploration, of discovering new places, meeting new...

Today, I am thankful for you, sitting behind me in calc class our impromptu rendezvous-- Today, for the first time, you mentioned middle...

The following essay is the first place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter to...

Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...

Recently, someone thanked me for being a military child. I didn’t quite know what to say. Well, it’s not like I have a choice. It’s not...

There’re boxes around, Nothing can be found. Where’s my dresser? Where’s my TV? Where’s everything That belongs to me? The neighbors - I...

This article was sent to us by Kaitlyn H., a 10th grader stationed in Virginia. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...

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...