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Homes Outside the House
I was never one of the kids who could identify a plane during flight, who could name every single squadron, or who could speak of all the...
Avery Turner
May 24, 2023


Change Is Okay
Throughout my lifetime, I have been one of those people who couldn't seem to stick to one singular activity. I have participated in...
Bridget D.
May 15, 2023


The Essence of Leadership
The military is filled with leaders. There are the top-dog in-charge-of-thousands-of-soldiers leaders, and there are the squad leaders,...
Elisabeth H.
May 5, 2023


April: Month of the Military Child! But Why?
As April transitions into hues of purple, it is time to rally behind our military youth. This year's Month of the Military Child theme...
Paige McCormack
Apr 28, 2023


Ranking My Duty Stations
As a military kid, I often dread the age-old "Where are you from?" I usually answer one of two ways: the place I live in, or I'll say...
melizabethr2004
Apr 21, 2023


In Your Lane
Recently, a Bloom blog titled 'Sports: Benefiting Military Teens' discussed the incredible benefits that sports can have on military...
Emily A.
Apr 3, 2023


The Strongest Military Women In History
It's March, which means it's none other than International Women’s History Month. And to celebrate the militant women of our history, I...
Lorelei H.
Mar 20, 2023


Long Distance
It triumphs over our trust, our commitment, our effort. I miss you. I can't remember what it feels like when the video calls are enough....
Ella W.
Mar 15, 2023


Tidbits of Advice
Let me just start out by saying that writer’s block is real. Sometimes it’s hard to get into an article, make it meaningful, and give it...
Elisabeth H.
Feb 24, 2023


Bloom Books
Whether it’s a novel, comic book, biography, or something else, reading something that we relate to can bring cathartic emotions to the...
Kate U.
Feb 1, 2023


The Shock of Culture
Regional, ethnic, religious - thousands of cultures surround our day-to-day lives. They mingle and disperse - little snowflakes in the...
Elisabeth H.
Dec 19, 2022


New Kid
Military brats all have at least one thing in common. We've all been the new kid at one point or another. Some of us are the new kids...
Christine Allen
Dec 14, 2022


How Being a Military Brat Helped Me Find My Dream Job
This is the story about how I found my love for real estate as a military brat. Last year, my dad was getting ready to retire and my mom,...
Lilly Saint
Dec 12, 2022


How Is an Onion Like Memories?
Well, they both have layers and can make you cry. One evening, as my dad and I drove through Crystal City, he pointed out the hotels he...
Faith Clark
Dec 7, 2022


How to Become a Superstar: An Interview with Author David Lee
The 2022 Military Child of the Year, accomplished violin player, and founder and president of Music Echoes, David Lee, is also the author...
Moira J.
Nov 7, 2022


Sometimes Negatives Are Also Positives
As we all know, military teens can have a difficult life. I respect that statement because I know it’s true. We go through moves -...
Elisabeth H.
Nov 4, 2022


"Move (Keep Walkin')"
Some of you may recognize the title of this piece to also be the name of a song: “Move (Keep Walkin’)” by TobyMac. If you don’t recognize...
Elisabeth H.
Oct 7, 2022
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