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UVA
Alexis S.
Virginia
"The rotunda sits tall on the grounds of UVA, a well known landmark of the town, and a place tourists flock to visit. Years ago, we visited the rotunda when I lived in Maryland, and it seemed so grand, so important. Now from the perspective of having moved and living 15 minutes from it, it’s a lot less impressive because I see it everyday. We often take things for granted when we get to used to them, which is why being a military BRAT had taught me to appreciate everything around me."
Virginia
"The rotunda sits tall on the grounds of UVA, a well known landmark of the town, and a place tourists flock to visit. Years ago, we visited the rotunda when I lived in Maryland, and it seemed so grand, so important. Now from the perspective of having moved and living 15 minutes from it, it’s a lot less impressive because I see it everyday. We often take things for granted when we get to used to them, which is why being a military BRAT had taught me to appreciate everything around me."
Among the Balloons, We Knew the Sky
Brianna V.
Texas
"When balloons are released, they float into the sky, the place that all military children are familiar of. Between our many homes, the sky is one of the places where we can find a sense of stability and knowing. In our world of constant movement, the sky is what we know best."
Texas
"When balloons are released, they float into the sky, the place that all military children are familiar of. Between our many homes, the sky is one of the places where we can find a sense of stability and knowing. In our world of constant movement, the sky is what we know best."
Within Your Mind
Jason C.
Virginia
"Like vines, our problems are complex, complicated.
Like flowers, some may be sweet, some bitter.
Like stars, we achieve something remarkable.
Like glowing lights, small specs of ideas are born from our mind.
Like the water, we self-reflect.
And this—is what I see within my mind."
Virginia
"Like vines, our problems are complex, complicated.
Like flowers, some may be sweet, some bitter.
Like stars, we achieve something remarkable.
Like glowing lights, small specs of ideas are born from our mind.
Like the water, we self-reflect.
And this—is what I see within my mind."
We Have A Voice
Rowan M.
Guam
"This is a piece about the protests in Dodea schools against recent legislation in the United States of America by the Trump administration, and the policies said legislation has implemented that myself and thousands of other students believe are not just. I participated in one of these protests about a month and some change ago, and I thought it would make for a compelling subject."
Guam
"This is a piece about the protests in Dodea schools against recent legislation in the United States of America by the Trump administration, and the policies said legislation has implemented that myself and thousands of other students believe are not just. I participated in one of these protests about a month and some change ago, and I thought it would make for a compelling subject."
Between Here and Home
Ellie C.
England
"Moving to a new place brings the challenge of building fresh connections while holding onto old ones. It’s a delicate balance—trying to open up to strangers without losing the closeness of long-distance friends. The heart stretches between two worlds, learning to grow without letting go."
England
"Moving to a new place brings the challenge of building fresh connections while holding onto old ones. It’s a delicate balance—trying to open up to strangers without losing the closeness of long-distance friends. The heart stretches between two worlds, learning to grow without letting go."
The Beauty Beneath
Lara O.
Virginia
"As military teens, it’s often easier to enclose ourselves in a shell to fend off the sadness and turbulence that comes with a transient life. However, even when it feels like all is lost and you’ve lost your pretty outer shell, there’s still beauty and strength in opening up and embracing the pain."
Virginia
"As military teens, it’s often easier to enclose ourselves in a shell to fend off the sadness and turbulence that comes with a transient life. However, even when it feels like all is lost and you’ve lost your pretty outer shell, there’s still beauty and strength in opening up and embracing the pain."
Spring Break
Alexis S.
Virginia
"Purple out! As spring has sprung (at-least in Virginia) I walk outside and see purple everywhere - in the sunsets and sunrises, in the blooming flowers, and in the bright foliage. So, whenever I pass purple I can’t help but think about Month of the Military Child. "
Virginia
"Purple out! As spring has sprung (at-least in Virginia) I walk outside and see purple everywhere - in the sunsets and sunrises, in the blooming flowers, and in the bright foliage. So, whenever I pass purple I can’t help but think about Month of the Military Child. "
Small Steps
Jason C.
Virginia
"A small step at a time to reach a goal.
A step that doesn’t matter the steps you took that lead you away from your now familiar environment to a new place as a whole.
So don’t worry, whatever you do, the steps you took are always impactful and will result to success."
Virginia
"A small step at a time to reach a goal.
A step that doesn’t matter the steps you took that lead you away from your now familiar environment to a new place as a whole.
So don’t worry, whatever you do, the steps you took are always impactful and will result to success."
Guam Weather
Rowan M.
Guam
"Just the other day, my class was outside in P.E. and it started violently pouring rain when it had been swelteringly warm mere seconds ago. Although we don't get a lot of thunder or lightning, Guam's weather is rather finicky at times."
Guam
"Just the other day, my class was outside in P.E. and it started violently pouring rain when it had been swelteringly warm mere seconds ago. Although we don't get a lot of thunder or lightning, Guam's weather is rather finicky at times."
Friends Made Along the Way
Jason C.
Virginia
"As you travel from one place to another, between those intermissions, you’ll find a friend. Despite forming a friendship here and there, inevitably, you’ll have to part ways with them. Sad as it may be, you can at least still cherish those small memories you made with them. And also, don’t lose hope in not finding a friend. You’ll always find one anywhere you go. Perhaps you’ll somehow meet your old friends again one way or another."
Virginia
"As you travel from one place to another, between those intermissions, you’ll find a friend. Despite forming a friendship here and there, inevitably, you’ll have to part ways with them. Sad as it may be, you can at least still cherish those small memories you made with them. And also, don’t lose hope in not finding a friend. You’ll always find one anywhere you go. Perhaps you’ll somehow meet your old friends again one way or another."
Rootless
Ellie C.
England
"Constantly moving as a military teen makes it hard to find stability, having to adjust to new friends, schools and places. Just as you start to feel settled, another move forces you to start over, destroying the roots you had grown in your previous home. "
England
"Constantly moving as a military teen makes it hard to find stability, having to adjust to new friends, schools and places. Just as you start to feel settled, another move forces you to start over, destroying the roots you had grown in your previous home. "
My Colorful Life
Brianna V.
Texas
"The life of a military child is filled with different colors of places, people, languages, and cultures. Our experiences from childhood and into the present radiates vibrant colors that burn into our memories. Everything we see and feel as we move and travel takes on a different shade and hue to remind us of the special life as a military child."
Texas
"The life of a military child is filled with different colors of places, people, languages, and cultures. Our experiences from childhood and into the present radiates vibrant colors that burn into our memories. Everything we see and feel as we move and travel takes on a different shade and hue to remind us of the special life as a military child."
Dandelion
Alexis S.
Virginia
The dandelion flower is a classic portrayal of being a military kid; the seeds relocate and grow wherever the wind takes them. Whenever the flower is represented it is in a traditional form, of the seeds flying in the air, so I decided to use some creative liberty and make the standard image a little more interesting. The positive and negative editing represents the ups and downs of growing up with military parents being controlled by the whims of a new job assignment and going wherever the wind blows.
Virginia
The dandelion flower is a classic portrayal of being a military kid; the seeds relocate and grow wherever the wind takes them. Whenever the flower is represented it is in a traditional form, of the seeds flying in the air, so I decided to use some creative liberty and make the standard image a little more interesting. The positive and negative editing represents the ups and downs of growing up with military parents being controlled by the whims of a new job assignment and going wherever the wind blows.
Perspective
Imogene S.
Florida
Military kids have unique life experiences that expand their view of the world. As a result, they tend to be more open minded and approach ideas with a new perspective.
Florida
Military kids have unique life experiences that expand their view of the world. As a result, they tend to be more open minded and approach ideas with a new perspective.
Train Station Wonderland
Rowan M.
Guam
One of the perks of being on Guam is that we live really close to Japan. My family and I have gone on so many plane rides that our credit points and whatnot made it very cheap to fly there, too. This piece is inspired by the huge shopping complexes that would be hidden away in Japan's many train stations (this one in particular being the Lucua 100 complex). I just found it amazing that areas so bustling and full of life could be so easily missed if you don't take a closer look.
Guam
One of the perks of being on Guam is that we live really close to Japan. My family and I have gone on so many plane rides that our credit points and whatnot made it very cheap to fly there, too. This piece is inspired by the huge shopping complexes that would be hidden away in Japan's many train stations (this one in particular being the Lucua 100 complex). I just found it amazing that areas so bustling and full of life could be so easily missed if you don't take a closer look.
Nice and Pretty
Lara O.
Virginia
As a military teen, we are too often expected to bury the pain of leaving friends behind and adjusting to a new environment. “You’re used to this.” “You’re too old to cry.” But underneath the pretty facade, there is a cracked and bruised heart that mourns for all the people we left behind.
Virginia
As a military teen, we are too often expected to bury the pain of leaving friends behind and adjusting to a new environment. “You’re used to this.” “You’re too old to cry.” But underneath the pretty facade, there is a cracked and bruised heart that mourns for all the people we left behind.
2025!
Jason C.
Virgina
It is now 2025, the year of the snake! Let us celebrate this fresh new year with this fresh, simple poster! Happy New Year!
Virgina
It is now 2025, the year of the snake! Let us celebrate this fresh new year with this fresh, simple poster! Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays
Miah S.
Virginia
Gives a glimpse into what it can be like for some military families during the holidays. On the top is a deployed member calling his family and in the bottom, his family calling him from far away.
Virginia
Gives a glimpse into what it can be like for some military families during the holidays. On the top is a deployed member calling his family and in the bottom, his family calling him from far away.
New Roots
Ellie C.
England
As foreign service kids, each moves presents a familiar feeling of unfamiliarity. These peppers were brought to my family on our second day of living Ghana by our host family. Our kitchen was completely empty, but these vibrant red and orange peppers were a reminder that we had left our entire lives behind, and that we had to start completely new.
England
As foreign service kids, each moves presents a familiar feeling of unfamiliarity. These peppers were brought to my family on our second day of living Ghana by our host family. Our kitchen was completely empty, but these vibrant red and orange peppers were a reminder that we had left our entire lives behind, and that we had to start completely new.
Moon
Alexis S.
Virginia
When I left my old house in Maryland, Bruno Mars' song - Talking To the Moon - would be blasting in my headphones 24/7. I missed my old friends, and one of the only things that helped me feel close to them when we were so far apart was remembering we were watching the same moon rise and fall every night and morning. As a military teen, it's difficult moving around and leaving behind so many aspects of your life, so finding ways to feel more connected to the past is so valuable.
Virginia
When I left my old house in Maryland, Bruno Mars' song - Talking To the Moon - would be blasting in my headphones 24/7. I missed my old friends, and one of the only things that helped me feel close to them when we were so far apart was remembering we were watching the same moon rise and fall every night and morning. As a military teen, it's difficult moving around and leaving behind so many aspects of your life, so finding ways to feel more connected to the past is so valuable.
Take Your Time
Imogene S.
Florida
"When you move so often, it can be hard feel like you are in control. Nevertheless, there are always new opportunities to grow and enjoy your life in the present."
Florida
"When you move so often, it can be hard feel like you are in control. Nevertheless, there are always new opportunities to grow and enjoy your life in the present."
Chapel Hart
Rowan M.
Guam
"The hit country band Chapel Hart, famous for being finalists on AGT, are currently doing a series of performances at USOs around the world. They sounded even better in person than on TV, and it was a lot of fun!"
Guam
"The hit country band Chapel Hart, famous for being finalists on AGT, are currently doing a series of performances at USOs around the world. They sounded even better in person than on TV, and it was a lot of fun!"
Halloween!
Jason C.
Virginia
"I was so busy as the end of the quarter passes by that one of the most enjoyable days in the year has already passed. But I can still make an art for such a fun day getting treats. :)"
Virginia
"I was so busy as the end of the quarter passes by that one of the most enjoyable days in the year has already passed. But I can still make an art for such a fun day getting treats. :)"
Doors
Lara O.
Virginia
"Every PCS is another door into the unknown. We never know what’s behind the door, but we still push through and live with whatever the military life throws our way."
Virginia
"Every PCS is another door into the unknown. We never know what’s behind the door, but we still push through and live with whatever the military life throws our way."
New View, Familiar Feelings
Brianna V.
Texas
"Every where we move, we see different views, but the feelings we have are always the same: excitement, anxiety, sadness, hopefulness, and more"
Texas
"Every where we move, we see different views, but the feelings we have are always the same: excitement, anxiety, sadness, hopefulness, and more"
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