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Just When You Think It’s Over: Moving As a Retiree
Just when you think it’s over, your parents sit you down. Just when you think it’s over, they tell you rather unenthusiastically that...
Lorelei H.
Oct 13, 2023


On Sharing a Hotel Room
we interrupt kick this dream kick for a brief kick announcement: your little sister, still talking with 'ar's that make her sound like...
Ella W.
Oct 6, 2023


How Being A Military Child Helped Me During My Study Abroad
This article was sent to us by Taylor B., a college sophomore stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Sep 29, 2023


Student Ambassador Programs and Their Connection to Military Kids
Imagine being a new student at a big high school. Picture walking into a large cafeteria facing a room full of strangers and knowing...
Abby H.
Sep 25, 2023


Where Am I From?
Where am I from? A question I continuously ponder. Is it where I was born? Is it where I’ve lived the longest? Is it where my family...
Bridget D.
Sep 22, 2023


A Harrisburgian How-To
If you moved to Carlisle this summer, welcome! For a great guide to in-town activities, check out this article by Nina A. for some tips...
Faith Clark
Sep 15, 2023


Louie Lastik: How an Underrated Character Impacted my Life
Remember the Titans, a cinematic masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences since its release in 2000, has left an indelible mark on...
Nate M.
Sep 11, 2023


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...
Vivian S.
Sep 8, 2023


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...
Abby H.
Aug 28, 2023


Military Brat to Civilian
As a military brat, you move constantly and adapt to new lifestyles. Whether you are living in a small house or a big house, in the city...
Lilly Saint
Aug 25, 2023


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...
Lorelei H.
Aug 21, 2023


Dandelion in a Forest
This poem was sent to us by Addie Z., a 12th grader stationed in the United States. Do you have a story to share with your fellow...
Guest Writer
Aug 18, 2023


Operation Deploy Your Dress: Empowering the Military Community with Glamour!
Military social life is a concept that is commonly underestimated by the civilian eye. I grew up watching my parents transform into shiny...
Paige McCormack
Aug 14, 2023


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...
Emma M.
Aug 11, 2023


Time Away
24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. That is a day. And the average person lives for approximately 29,200 days. So why do we feel so...
Elisabeth H.
Aug 7, 2023


Life After the Military
This blog post was sent to us by Elena W., a college freshman stationed in Wisconsin. Do you have a story to share with your fellow...
Guest Writer
Aug 4, 2023


Chronology
I leave homes like shedding skins, and sometimes when I tell people I lived in Germany, I think it's wrong to say 'I,' because it wasn't...
Ella W.
Jul 31, 2023


Patchwork of Places
This article was sent to us by Brooke L., a college junior stationed in Virginia. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Jul 28, 2023


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...
Emily A.
Jul 24, 2023


Best Summer Activities, by the Region (Part 2)
Summer is at its peak, and the possibilities for fun are endless. In this two-part series, I've tried to find the best places to go...
Kate U.
Jul 21, 2023


C'est La Vie
This poem was sent to us by Michaela M., a ninth grader stationed in Hawaii. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Michaela M.
Jul 17, 2023
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