Hey Guys! If you are 4m New York, I am happy 2 inform u that I am the National Guard Teen Representative. There is one per state, and another teen representing the Air Guard. I got to my position by applying to an email that was sent to my mother. However, notices appear in several FRG or other e-newsletters in the summer time. The summer time is when the…

I am not from a military family, I actually have never been anypart of the militart till I got with my boyfriend who has just recently enlisted into the United States Army and leaves for Basic Training on June 26 for Fort Jackson, South Carolina. I am having a very hard time dealing with everything and my parents don't really know how to help me through it. But my boyfriend feels as if he isn't doing something right because I get upset about it. And I am beyond proud of him. I just don't…

This power-packed program to be held at Ft. Hood, TX on Oct. 22-23 teaches teens how to communicate more effectively, and how to make integrity-based decisions.  It provides a safe environment in which teens can begin the process of self-discovery and take responsibility for their behaviors…

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Also, please take a minute or two to write a review about the military bases you have visted or lived. Other military teens will appreciate reading about your experiences.

Military Teen

August 2011

By Zoe L., Class of 2011

So you finally made it to your senior year! Congratulations. This could be one of the most memorable experiences of your life so make it…

If you’re a military kid between the ages of 6-17 we’re inviting you to enter the contest for cool prizes and glory!…

FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) -  Fred Brown says the hardest part of being a military brat was the constant reassignments.

"I mean I was picked in the 8th grade the most likeable guy. I thought, man, this is going to be great! High school is going to be wonderful! Then, we moved."

If that sounds familiar, you may be interested in a film written and directed by former Fort Benning, Ga. brat, Donna Musil.  "Brats: Our Journey Home " tells the story of military life through the eyes of…

The report drew on a 2008 mental health survey distributed in Washington schools. It’s believed to be one of the broadest studies yet directly comparing military teens with the children of…

It's hardest, they say, when their moms and dads leave ... and when they come back. Only to leave again.

Sons and daughters whose next of kin fight the enemy on foreign soil are banding together as part of a new, locally created Military Teen Advisory Board.

Last week, near the beach at…

Throughout the month of April, the Department of Defense is recognizing the important role military children play as part of the military family.

As we continue into the second half of Month of the Military Child, we’re highlighting a variety of different stories based on areas of focus, intertwined with some big program announcements:

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Michelle Hurley attended 12 different schools in six different states by the time she reached her high school graduation. She shifted between three different schools during her high school years alone.



"You just learn to deal with it," she says. "I was in the third grade before I did a full year of school without moving."



This is the reality children with parents in the military continue to face each year.



Hurley was on the move often, following her…

My Story: Blogs by Four Military Teens by Michelle D. Sherman, Ph.D is a series of blogs by four military teens that highlights their feelings and experiences before, during, and after parental deployment. It provides support and education for all military teens and pre-teens by honoring…

TASS



This summer, thirty-six bright, motivated high school sophomores will participate in one of two challenging six-week college-level courses in African American studies and other fields at the University of Michigan and Indiana University. Telluride works with university faculty to create exciting courses designed to inspire young people to explore the the histories, politics and cultural experiences of people…

TASP



A Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college. Each program is designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning. Telluride students, or TASPers, attend a seminar led by…

C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme listed below.

This Year's StudentCam Theme

“Washington, DC - Through My Lens”

Tell us about an issue, event, or topic that helped you better understand the role of the…

Tutor.com is a resource provided by the Department of Defense and available free of charge to U.S. active duty military service members and their dependents.

By registering for the free, online program at http://www.tutor.com/military students and parents have round-the-clock access to professional tutors who can assist with homework, test preparation, resume writing, and more.…

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Fall 2010 Military Teen Connections

The newsletter will be published 4 times a year. We are looking for teens that would like to write for and help coordinate the newsletter.