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The Chronicles of QuaranTeen
My name is Hadley, and I’m fourteen years old. I live in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where my dad is the Chief of Staff of the 82nd...
jraia3
May 27, 2020


Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid
Okay, to clarify, this is one of the most emotional topics for me to discuss. Not because it’s a sad one, but because it brings me so...
jraia3
May 25, 2020


Every Experience is Different
Being a military kid gives you experiences that give you a different view. It depends where you go. For example, moving overseas gives...
Guest Writer
May 22, 2020


A House Divided Takes on the Army Navy Game
Since birth, I have been raised to know the significance of December. Yes, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve are all...
carolinearnold1
May 13, 2020


The Bubble has Burst: COVID-19 and Americans in Korea
It was showtime. The school bell had rung, the students had left their classrooms, and the Humphreys High School gym was full of athletes...
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May 8, 2020


Coronavirus: Three Stories of its Impact on Military Teens
COVID-19 has swept across the planet, leaving tears, pain, and destruction everywhere it goes. Three military kids describe how it has...
Genevieve O.
May 6, 2020


To the Class of 2020
I should begin by simply stating that I am not a normal senior, as cheesy as that sounds. I am a military child who has spent the last 3...
Lillianna R.
May 5, 2020


Birds of Paradise
Military life for me is a blessing and a curse. I love seeing new places and meeting new people, but I hate leaving my friends, having to...
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Apr 30, 2020


Bravery In a Few Words
It's important to remember that bravery is something we all have. Whether it's bravery to stand up for something you believe in, or...
Anna V.
Apr 24, 2020


Why I Love Being A Military Kid
In going through my school email, I came across an essay contest for military teens. It was your regular essay/artwork contest, sponsored...
Loretta S.
Apr 22, 2020


Invisible Wounds
When people think about the military, they think of freedom, red white and blue and dog tags. But when military kids think of it, they...
Ashley Rosser
Apr 20, 2020


Deployment Homecomings are NOT "hella corny": An Instagram Rant
I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, and I saw that a girl I used to go to school with was on ESPN’s Instagram account....
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Apr 13, 2020


The Welcome Home Blues: Seizing Opportunities After Moving to a New Place
Seven months ago, I hated living in Monterey, California. It’s a little city on the central coast of California, and is widely regarded...
Bennett Solomon
Apr 9, 2020


Living in a "Not-So-Great" Place: 6 Ways to Make the Best Out of Living Somewhere You Don't Like
I've moved eleven times and while I have seen some beautiful, unique, and exciting places, I've dealt with some moves that did not lead...
Genevieve O.
Apr 2, 2020
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