Welcome to the first-ever Bloom "MilTeen Spotlight," where we highlight military brats doing amazing things in their communities. For our...

When picking a subject for my college essay, I chose the Common App prompt, “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or...

The past two years have revealed more about the resiliency of military kids, and the struggles we face, than ever before. We moved...

I've always loved the many different holiday seasons; summer heat fading into the crisp winds of autumn, orange leaves soon to be covered...

When I tell non-military affiliates the number of times I’ve moved, some think it is crazy for my short lifetime. When I tell them I’ve...

Sports are hard, especially for us military kids -- not in the sense that they're more physically taxing for us, but because we don't...

I have had trouble with being a people pleaser for years now; honestly it feels like I have been one for centuries and I’m not even 16...

Life is a beautiful circle of growth and discovery. Summer ending, New beginning. A flower curling, dying, breaking. A flower unfurling,...

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a veteran is anyone who is "a former member of the Armed Forces" -- a veteran is merely...

If you're moving to Southern Arizona, you might be a little bummed out. I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on my new home, I was...

Whenever I imagine a world without moving every few years, I see a pretty bleak image. Moving is one of my favorite parts of military...

Two years stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania have provided me with many opportunities to check out numerous local spots. Over...

“B." “C." Never have two simple letters carried such emotional baggage. When you hear “Bravo," you may be reminded of a time of...

Recently, I had a conversation with my father about making the decision to study from home again for my sophomore year of college. After...

I’ve always known that my days of moving every few years would eventually come to an end. What I did not know was how natural it would...

Watching the cherry blossom petals leave the once full tree, I’ve come to realize something. Military kids are similar to flowers. Like...

Dear Readers, I know I don't write often, but when I do, I usually give a happy article. Well, today is a new chapter for me as a writer;...

Dear Senior Class of 2022, This is it. This is our last year of high school. Congrats! We made it! We’re graduating soon! Do you remember...

As military kids, there's one question that we get asked a lot when meeting new people. I won't say it here, because I'm sure it will...