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The Stories Behind Our Branches' Songs
If you've grown up around a military base, you're likely familiar with the songs of the military branches. The songs play at a variety of...
Gabrielle M.
6 days ago


To Call Another House "Home"
When I was younger, I had no trouble calling my house a home. No matter how many times I moved, it always felt like home to me. However,...
Kloe C.
Aug 8


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


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


MilTeen Survival Kit
Life - especially as a military kid - can be unpredictable. Sometimes, you might want a guide or emergency supplies to help you out. Many...
Kate U.
May 16


An Inspiring Quote
The classroom teemed with excitement as everyone took their seats, eager to play a game the teacher had told us about. It was my first...
Gabrielle M.
Apr 25


Famous Veterans: Then and Now
The following are some famous veterans in our nation’s history, including ones that maybe you didn’t even know about! Dwight D....
Amiliya S.
Apr 11


How Are We Viewed?
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 31


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


Maximizing Opportunities
New Year’s. A time of resolutions, reflection, and fresh starts. My family used to come up with a motto for each year – something broader...
Faith Clark
Feb 28


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


President's Day From a Military Teen's Point of View
President’s Day is a holiday that passes every year, but how does it really apply to our lives as American military children? To me, the...
Gabrielle M.
Feb 14


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


Difficulties of Life
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
Jan 20


Petals of Resilience
A seed is planted, roots must roam, Each soil it finds becomes a home. Through winds of change, it learns to sway, A blooming life in...
Abby H.
Jan 17
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