As we're wrapping up the last quarter of 2023, I've started to play one song on repeat: “A Long December” by Counting Crows, a song that...

TDY. Temporary duty. Just a few weeks - that’s not too long, right? He won’t miss too much, right? Maybe. Maybe it won’t be too bad....

On October 26th, the National Day of the Deployed, Bloom had the incredible privilege of attending the Purple Star USA 2023 National...

"Saturday, December 18th: Strike!!! Remember, only selfish jerks skip the strike! Let's get the stage nice and clean and ready for the...

Say goodbye I’ll definitely come back, I’ll try. 500 miles far, Only by car. We call every day, Until one night, there is just no way....

Home. Never have I ever had the luxury to call a place such a name. Through countries and cities. I search and I search For nothing to...

"No, bud come over here and help me raise the bed!" yells my dad, "Viv, what sheets are we putting?" asks my mom. "It better be cute!" my...

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...

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...

The calm of this sunset reminded me that when we get caught up in the dissatisfaction present in our lives, we often miss life's beauty...

Remember the Titans, a cinematic masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences since its release in 2000, has left an indelible mark on...

I suspect there are two types of people reading this article. Some of you may have done your research about boarding schools, or maybe...

Summer is a time almost everyone longs for unless you're a military kid. I still love the pool, ice cream shops, and movie theaters, but...

As a military child, life is constantly changing. However, buying a yearbook is one way to capture all your memories as you go through...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...