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    Six Reasons to ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY Appreciate Being a Military Teen
    Genevieve Oakley
    • Aug 7, 2020
    Military Life

    Six Reasons to ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY Appreciate Being a Military Teen

    Notice the title of this article. When preparing to write this at 12:16 at night with a cup of tea and Flavor Blasted Goldfish, I was...
    Oh, High School Kiddos
    Lillianna R.
    • Aug 6, 2020
    Military Life

    Oh, High School Kiddos

    As a rising college freshman, I am about to close this chapter of my life. The beautiful, heart-wrenching, yet life-changing experiences...
    The Struggle of College Applications
    starryskies835
    • Aug 5, 2020
    Military Life

    The Struggle of College Applications

    What is the most annoying question to a high schooler? As a rising senior, the most annoying question I get asked is, “Where are you...
    Post Schools vs. Civilian Schools: What's the Difference?
    Ian Sparkman
    • Aug 4, 2020
    Military Life

    Post Schools vs. Civilian Schools: What's the Difference?

    As a military kid, I've lived in a lot of different houses in many very different neighborhoods and towns. An interesting factoid about...
    Not Up to Standard: Stories of High School Transcript Issues
    Bloom Team
    • Aug 3, 2020
    Military Life

    Not Up to Standard: Stories of High School Transcript Issues

    The main problem with moving from school to school isn't anything that has to do solely with us, but the policies and practices of our...
    People Make The Places!
    Isaac
    • Jul 29, 2020
    Military Life

    People Make The Places!

    I once heard the phrase "people make the places", and I didn’t realize then how true that would ring to the military teen until recently....
    COVID-19 Mental Health: How to Overcome the Sudden Change
    Griffin Slover
    • Jul 27, 2020
    Military Life

    COVID-19 Mental Health: How to Overcome the Sudden Change

    The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the trickiest problems to manage and overcome in the modern world. Since a sufficient vaccine...
    Overcoming Negativity
    Caleb Kim
    • Jul 22, 2020
    Military Life

    Overcoming Negativity

    It was two-thirty in the morning when we arrived at the Watertown International Airport, located in upstate New York about thirty minutes...
    Planting a Seed: Five Reasons it Pays to Have an Off-Post Community
    Matthew Oh
    • Jul 15, 2020
    Military Life

    Planting a Seed: Five Reasons it Pays to Have an Off-Post Community

    One of the many advantages of military life is getting to interact with a diverse range of people. No, I'm not talking about the other...
    Interior Decorating for Military Teens
    Malayna Shiels
    • Jul 10, 2020
    Military Life

    Interior Decorating for Military Teens

    Sick and tired of your bland walls and boring rooms? With these decorating tip, you may be able to add some personality to our room!
    Where are We? The Misrepresentation of Military-Affiliated Individuals in Pop Culture
    Genevieve Oakley
    • Jul 6, 2020
    Military Life

    Where are We? The Misrepresentation of Military-Affiliated Individuals in Pop Culture

    Fun fact: there are currently 1.3 million school-aged military kids in the United States. We're attending public school, private school,...
    Exciting Experiences Eventuating!
    Matt the Military Brat
    • Jun 29, 2020
    Military Life

    Exciting Experiences Eventuating!

    If there’s one thing that I have gained from being a military child, (besides becoming a pizza addict) it was developing a love for where...
    Who Are You Going to Be?
    Lillianna R.
    • Jun 26, 2020
    Military Life

    Who Are You Going to Be?

    As many people will say, freshman year was a TOUGH one. I had no idea that this would be the year I would crumble and have no hope of...
    Summer 2020: A Season Like No Other
    Genevieve Oakley
    • Jun 24, 2020
    Military Life

    Summer 2020: A Season Like No Other

    As we plunge into Summer, cares seem to float off our shoulders as if we were simply shedding layers of an outfit. The stress of school...
    Beautiful Unity Through Chaos
    Ian Sparkman
    • Jun 18, 2020
    Military Life

    Beautiful Unity Through Chaos

    Military life is one of experience and livelihood. It is truly one of the most unique experiences that one can have, especially when you...
    Family Figure? More Like a Stranger: Building Relationships After Deployment
    Ash E. Centric
    • Jun 17, 2020
    Military Life

    Family Figure? More Like a Stranger: Building Relationships After Deployment

    Most military families are no strangers to deployments, and the sad truth is that these long spans of separation can greatly disrupt a...
    Revisiting Thoughts Never Truly Forgotten: My Thoughts on Race and the Military Lifestyle
    Guest Writer
    • Jun 15, 2020
    Military Life

    Revisiting Thoughts Never Truly Forgotten: My Thoughts on Race and the Military Lifestyle

    For me, my brothers, my parents, and for millions of people across the globe, the past couple of weeks have been difficult. It’s in times...
    How to Introduce Yourself
    Malayna Shiels
    • Jun 11, 2020
    Military Life

    How to Introduce Yourself

    Have you ever felt scared to try to talk to new people? Well, hopefully this article can help!
    The Road-Map Called My Home
    Anna V.
    • Jun 10, 2020
    Military Life

    The Road-Map Called My Home

    To all you military kids out there. I recommend reading this out loud. When I did, I felt so empowered; so free when I read it. It makes...
    Foxgloves
    Meghan
    • Jun 5, 2020
    Military Life

    Foxgloves

    Moving is always a topic I have mixed feelings towards. I love traveling, but I always miss the people I have to leave. Sometimes it...
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