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Presence in Absence
This article was sent to us by Annika F., a 12th grader stationed in Japan. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military teens?...
Guest Writer
Jul 18


"Where Am I From?"
They ask me where I’m from—real sweet, Like it’s a place I clearly know. But moving every year on repeat Means roots don’t get a chance...
Abby H.
Jul 14


It's a Small World, After All
I've lived in nine houses, attended nine schools, called four different states my home, and reoriented my internal clock off of three...
Elisabeth H.
Jul 4


A (Not So) Simple Car Ride
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., a ninth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Jun 23


Nomad
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., a ninth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Jun 9


A Perfect Delicacy
This article was sent to us by Hannah M., a 12th grader stationed in Pennsylvania. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Apr 18


A Salute
Me leading Delta company! Left! Left! Left right! Right! Right left! My first sergeant’s voice filled my ears - The cadence ringing...
Elisabeth H.
Mar 21


What's Expected
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., an eighth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Mar 17


"Home" - Our Song
The song "Home" by Phillip Phillips is one I was raised on, and it has always resonated with me. The meaning of this song is so close to...
Vivian S.
Mar 14


A MilTeen's Guide to Cold Weather
Four years ago, in mid-January, my family PCSed from coastal California, where it was around 60 degrees all year, to our current home in...
Ella W.
Mar 7


Patriotism in a Divided America
Growing up at the intersection of military and civilian life, I've learned that identity is rarely a simple narrative. Living between two...
Brynn Lee
Feb 21


"With You By My Side"
This article was sent to us by Natalie S., an eighth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...
Guest Writer
Feb 17


My Seat at the Table
At the intersection of family service and national policy, military teens have a complex but often unrecognized magnitude of expertise...
Brynn Lee
Jan 31


Unknown Caller
It begins with the desire to reconnect - to relive old memories and share new experiences. But as you stare at your phone, you're met...
Ayslin K.
Jan 24


The Comfort of Holiday Traditions
Being stationed abroad during the holiday season can be received with mixed emotions. Some people love it, taking it as an opportunity to...
Amiliya S.
Jan 13


How To: Military Jargon
If anyone’s spent a few hours around the military, they’ve likely discovered that it’s filled (and I mean FILLED) with special jargon and...
Elisabeth H.
Jan 10


Music as a Milteen
Moving to Spain in sixth grade, as a very musical person, I doubted there would be many opportunities to continue doing what I loved....
lulubee729
Dec 23, 2024


Five Things I Got Used to On-Base
Living on a military base - especially overseas - and living within the civilian side of the US economy are two very different things....
Gabrielle M.
Dec 20, 2024


My Village
This article was sent to us by Emma H., a college freshman stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. Do you have a story to share with your...
Guest Writer
Dec 9, 2024


Serving a Community: College Edition
About a year ago, I wrote this article reflecting on what community service meant as a high school student. Particularly, I wrote from...
Faith Clark
Dec 6, 2024
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