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Their Stories. Our Mission.
Celebrating Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month is a special month for both those in and out of the military, hear their stories, as we honor the service and sacrifice of members of the military as well as the…![Military Kids: Future History Makers](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ACU.jpg)
Their Stories. Our Mission.
Military Kids: Future History Makers
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Their Stories. Our Mission.
Celebrating Black History Month
MCEC highlights members of our community and their impact and connection to the past & the future with respect to our mission and values.Browse all stories
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Stories from Military Kids
Estefany | Grade 11 | US Army
When the nation calls persons to defend her, the families affected by one of their members answering the call face…![Jose | Grade 9 | US Army](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7de8b38b_2cd4_4fa3_a57b_a72de9bd.jpg)
Stories from Military Kids
Jose | Grade 9 | US Army
We are a very diverse group of very normal kids. We tend to appreciate family time more than most because…![Madilyne | Grade 8 | US Marines](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10a07209_1ee7_4d8a_956c_7a8167a1.jpg)
Stories from Military Kids
Madilyne | Grade 8 | US Marines
My inspiration behind my poem was how I felt before my first big move overseas and how I felt after…![Kyron | Grade 2 | US Marines](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/8189d57c_a6b8_4f6c_9f7e_27a16eeb.jpg)
Stories from Military Kids
Kyron | Grade 2 | US Marines
What inspired me to draw this picture was my dad. He was in the Marine Corps. When I grow up…![Mikayla | Grade 2 | US Air Force](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6166bcdc_7eab_476f_b1ea_9e4a4187.jpg)
Stories from Military Kids
Mikayla | Grade 2 | US Air Force
I think I’m pretty lucky to be a military kid, sometimes it’s hard because we move around a lot but…![Embrace Who You Are, and Share Those Blessings with Others](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bingham_1.png)
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
Embrace Who You Are, and Share Those Blessings with Others
Part III of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.![Friendships and Family Enrich the Lives of the Ones We Touch and Make All the Difference](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Amanda_Woodyard_1.png)
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
Friendships and Family Enrich the Lives of the Ones We Touch and Make All the Difference
Part II of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.![How Positivity During the Civil Rights Movement Paved the Road for a Military Veteran and Academic Leader](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dr.-dial.png)
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
How Positivity During the Civil Rights Movement Paved the Road for a Military Veteran and Academic Leader
Part I of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.![Colorado Springs Girl Scouts](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Colorado_SpringsGirl_Scout_2.jpg)
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Colorado Springs Girl Scouts
For 14-year-old Kaitlin, the daughter of a U.S. Navy submariner, her biggest worry was how she could make it through…![Military Life in Europe](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MLE.jpg)
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Military Life in Europe
The kids had already struggled with the move to Belgium from the U.S. We were a year into living in…![Against the Odds](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ATO.jpg)
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Against the Odds
One day, Diego Mercado hopes to stand in a formation and recite the U.S. Army’s Special Forces Creed with his fellow…![All Children Are Unique](https://www.militarychild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ACU.jpg)
Military Kids: Future History Makers