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    8 Months of Grieving
    katapple05
    • May 11
    Moving

    8 Months of Grieving

    It has been about 8 months since I moved to Korea, but it still feels like I just got here. I’m trying not to feel so upset about leaving...
    World Travels: Vacation In Vietnam
    carlen090404
    • Feb 9
    Experiences

    World Travels: Vacation In Vietnam

    My family and I went on a holiday vacation to Vietnam in December 2019. Fortunately, the trip happened just a few months before COVID-19...
    Top 5 Spots in Okinawa
    Matt the Military Brat
    • Jan 19
    Experiences

    Top 5 Spots in Okinawa

    Ah, Okinawa! Also known as “the Hawaii of Japan”, Okinawa has a rich history, dating back to the early Neolithic era. Starting with the...
     American vs. "Real" Japanese Sushi
    James O'Leary
    • Jun 23, 2021
    Experiences

    American vs. "Real" Japanese Sushi

    I've been super blessed to live in so many different places, and one of the great things about it is enjoying all different kinds of food....
    3 Places to Visit Near Camp Humphreys, South Korea
    carlen090404
    • May 12, 2021
    Experiences

    3 Places to Visit Near Camp Humphreys, South Korea

    Nearly two years ago, my father was assigned to Camp Humphreys, South Korea. My family and I decided to move overseas for the first time...
    Farewell, Fellow Falcons
    Matt the Military Brat
    • Mar 17, 2021
    Experiences

    Farewell, Fellow Falcons

    High school. A school that is meant to be the final stage of a student’s secondary education. However, for military brats, staying in...
    Shaken But Never Broken
    Loretta
    • Mar 10, 2021
    Experiences

    Shaken But Never Broken

    Photo by Douglas Sprott on Flickr I would first like to say that this is not a happy story. This is a story of tragedy, of sadness. This...
    Quarantine: A Brown Family Story
    Isaac
    • Dec 2, 2020
    Moving

    Quarantine: A Brown Family Story

    The date was July 2, 2020. After a short bus ride from Osan Air Base, we arrived at Camp Humphreys. My first impression was definitely...
    Japan vs. Korea
    James O'Leary
    • Jul 2, 2020
    Experiences

    Japan vs. Korea

    -A look at an age old rivalry from the view of a military teen who’s lived in both places. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this article...
    Visiting the Beautiful City of Taipei, Taiwan
    Griffin Slover
    • Jun 22, 2020
    Experiences

    Visiting the Beautiful City of Taipei, Taiwan

    In late November of 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting Taiwan for three days. Taiwan, located not too far off the coast of southeastern...
    The Bubble has Burst: COVID-19 and Americans in Korea
    Matthew Oh
    • May 8, 2020
    Military Life

    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...
    Going to Guam
    Malayna Shiels
    • Apr 7, 2020
    Experiences

    Going to Guam

    6 Historical and cultural sites near Camp Humphreys, South Korea
    Matthew Oh
    • Mar 28, 2020
    Experiences

    6 Historical and cultural sites near Camp Humphreys, South Korea

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