Boarding School?
I suspect there are two types of people reading this article. Some of you may have done your research about boarding schools, or maybe...
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MILITARY LIFE
MOVING
PEOPLE
EXPERIENCES
Abby H.
- Aug 28
The Yearbook - a Military Kid's Best Friend
As a military child, life is constantly changing. However, buying a yearbook is one way to capture all your memories as you go through...
Lorelei H.
- Aug 21
Songs For The Milteen Soul
As a milteen, sometimes I hear lyrics that speak to my soul. As an avid music enjoyer, I present a list of songs that have helped me...
Emma M.
- Aug 11
We March Forward
I have loved music for as long as I can remember. My parents filled our home with music, and I loved it, even when all I could do was...
Emily A.
- Jul 24
On the Other Side
Illustration by Alan Doodles With summer in full swing, the moving season for military families is well underway. During this time, we...
Lilly Saint
- Jun 23
What it's like being a Military Brat with Siblings
On the surface level, being a military brat with siblings isn’t much different than being an ordinary brat with siblings. You can’t stand...
Ayslin K.
- Jun 5
All I Know
Some people say that military life is my entire personality. They say it somehow manages to creep into almost any thought that leaves my...
Elisabeth H.
- May 5
The Essence of Leadership
The military is filled with leaders. There are the top-dog in-charge-of-thousands-of-soldiers leaders, and there are the squad leaders,...
Jasmine Lugan
- Mar 27
Two Peas, One pod
Your smile. Contagious to anyone who sees you. I feel whole for the first time ever. Here and there, laughs and giggles, running at night...
Lorelei H.
- Mar 20
The Strongest Military Women In History
It's March, which means it's none other than International Women’s History Month. And to celebrate the militant women of our history, I...
Ella W.
- Mar 15
Long Distance
It triumphs over our trust, our commitment, our effort. I miss you. I can't remember what it feels like when the video calls are enough....
Avery Turner
- Jan 23
Rivers and Roads
My family lives in a different state. For most individuals, this simple statement expresses sorrow for extended family members who live...
Lorelei H.
- Jan 18
The Military’s Greatest Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival
You've probably heard your grandparents, or even your parents listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)… but do you know their...
Christine Allen
- Jan 4
Out of Place
If you didn't notice from my last article, "New Kid," I like to use music to explain what I feel, and I enjoy finding songs to help other...
Kate U.
- Dec 2, 2022
The Truth About Veterans - "Anything But Okay"
Last month, I read Anything But Okay by Sarah Darer Littman, a novel about injustice, the tangled world of politics, and staying true to...
Emily A.
- Nov 23, 2022
More Than Just Students and Teachers
Every teenage student experiences immense academic pressure. The pressure of having to succeed in school, of getting the grades, of...
Moira J.
- Nov 7, 2022
How to Become a Superstar: An Interview with Author David Lee
The 2022 Military Child of the Year, accomplished violin player, and founder and president of Music Echoes, David Lee, is also the author...
Cecelia T.
- Oct 17, 2022
5 Positive Interview Tips!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55.3% of people ages 16-24 were working in July 2022. For many teens, a job is an...
Elena A.
- Jul 18, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Military Child of the Year David Lee & his Musical Innovations
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is David Lee (pictured above right), a recent high school graduate living in South Korea. He comes from an...
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- Mar 28, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Cultural Connector, Miranda S.
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Miranda S., a 12th grader stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, where her father works for the...
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