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Monthly Archives: July 2009
MKB Founder Interviewed
Last night, Katie Glenn, Founder of Military Kids Blog, did an interview with You Served Blog/Radio. To hear the interview click here
Ode to a Military Mom
I don’t know if you know this, but you’re kind of like a military brat yourself. You move, you restart, you make new friends, and you get a new job. And even though you’re sad and scared like us … Continue reading
Daddy’s Little Girl
I’m a Marine Corp brat. My dad entered into the service fresh out of high school. Since then his life has been centered around the Marines. When my mom married him, she devoted herself to it as well. I grew … Continue reading
Always a Military Brat
I completey agree that every military family makes sacrifices. It just took me a long time to realize that it is for a good cause and reason. I am the oldest daughter of a Navy Sailor. It took me 21 … Continue reading
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Posting on Military Kids Blog
A quick reminder – if you want to post on this blog please email your entry to KidsBlog@FamiliesUnitedMission.com Thanks!
Hey Military Kids – Want To Be In A Documentary?
Changing schools, changing homes, changing friends. Military kids grow up with different experiences than others. These experiences can be both fun and hard. It’s these experiences that we want you to share with us. I am working for a non-fiction … Continue reading
The Upside of Military Life
Being an Army brat hasn’t really affected me negatively. I’ve actually really enjoyed it. I love seeing new places and meeting new people, so in that aspect its been good. However, with that being said, it’s sad having to move … Continue reading
Testimony From Congressional Hearing On Military Kids
Today, Katie Glenn, Families United’s Military Family Fellow, testified at a Congressional hearing about her life as a military child. Below is her emotional opening statement. Testimony from Katie Glenn Military Family Fellow For Families United July 14, 2009 The Army … Continue reading
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Home Is Where The Heart Is?
I’ve given a lot of thought to what I wanted to talk about tonight and I decided to wax poetic about what home is. Home is the bane of every military kid’s existence. So many moms have little plaques in … Continue reading
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In Case You Missed It
ICYMI: Stars and Stripes: ‘Military brat’ helps create Web forum for other kids By Mark Abramson Saturday, July 11, 2009 Katie Glenn, a “military brat,” worked with the nonprofit organization Families United to create a blog site for children … Continue reading
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