(Illustration by Savannah Cook/Humphreys Central Elementary School)
Month of the Military Child Submissions by Humphreys Central ES 3rd graders.
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Hi everyone. My name is Connor, and I am a military kid. Being a military kid means you get to go on some adventures but also some things are kind of tough. One cool thing about being a military kid is that you get to travel A LOT. Right now I’m in Korea. My grade is 3rd grade and I really like Korea. I’ve even tried new foods like kimchi (that’s like spicy garbage… I mean spicy cabbage! Not exactly chick-fil-A, but it is okay.
One bad thing about being a military kid is that one of your parents may have to go away 3 or 4 months ago. My Dad was on a trip for 3-5 months. I’m sad when my Dad goes away it is like a puzzle with one piece missing. But I could not wait until he came. I am still working on some new jokes to tell him when he comes back like what the ocean says to the sand, nothing it just waved.
That is why sometimes being a military kid is sometimes hard. I’m really glad to be a military kid because we get to be strong, brave, and flexible. And I’m ready for the next adventure whether it’s a new country or a new school. Thanks for reading or listening.
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(Illustration by Savannah Cook/Humphreys Central Elementary School)
Hi, My name is Savannah Cook and today I will share my life as a military child with you. Today, both of my parents still serve in the military.And my parents have been in the army for 20 years. It is so fun being a military child because you get to see some places that other people do not get to see. But, one sad thing is that you have to leave a lot of your friends.
But, if you are a military child you probably feel the same way as me.
My mom is a commander that works at a field hospital. And part of being in the military means you get to meet some really cool people like my dads boss in Germany, General Carter. I think he was the best boss ever. But, as a military child you should be proud to have a parent that serves in the military. Like I have been to Korea, the United States, and Germany.
Have fun being in the military!!! Thank you for your service! Go Army!!!
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Life as a military kid. My dad must go to military to help the country sometimes it’s boring without my dad but he helps the country soon on I might join the army just like my dad. My dad is a good farther thank you dad.
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Hi, my name is Oliver and today I will tell you how life is as a military child. My dad works as a military soldier. I like being a military child because I get to see cool places. I moved to different places like America and South Korea. South Korea is a fun place! I like to go to school!!!!
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Hi! My name is Liam and I will tell you about life as a military kid! First because you must travel a lot you can see all the world and do more fun things! Also, it could be sad because your dad might go to war, but my dad did not go to war. And lastly your mom or dad helps the country out and gives essential services.
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To be a military child is fun but sad because when your dad goes to a military school it is hard without him. I am also glad my dad is in the military. He also works very hard. Sometimes it is hard to move to other places, but you also meet new friends. I am also grateful because I can travel to different places and we learn their culture. Sometimes you can miss your family, but we try to see them and that makes me feel happy. Military kids are strong, brave and hard working. Thank you for your service.
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Being a Military child is a little hard because you must move every 2-3 years and you have to leave your friends. Also, your dad or mom will have to go to war and they might die and you will never see them again. But you can also see new places because you will have to move a lot. So being a Military child is hard but also can be fun.
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What I like about my dad being in the military is that we can move to different countries and explore the world, also soldiers like my dad protect us, and it is a very important job. I really appreciate what he does, it makes me feel very proud to be his daughter. Soldiers work so hard, thank you all for your service!
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Hi, I am going to tell you about one event that happened to me each year.
When I was 1, I was at a private school. When I was 2, I was in California to visit family. When I was 3, I moved to Washington. At the age of 4, I moved to Texas what short time in Washington, right ?When I was 5 I went to kindergarten in a school called Las Lomas. When I was 7, I went to Hawaii. Now i am 8. In south Korea right here in camp Humphreys living in a housing on the 8th floor learning at a school called central Humphreys elementary.
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Hello, my name is Emmanuel, and this is how I feel about being a military child. First, I get to go into a helicopter. But the sad thing is I must see my parents leave most of the time.
Also, I soon get to go on a trip to Alaska. Lastly, my dad sometimes brings me stuff and it’s cool.
So that is my life of a military child.
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Life as a military child can be hard because you must leave family, leave friends, be brave and go to places you’ve never heard of. It can be hard saying goodbye to people you’ve known what seems to you like forever. We miss big moments with people we love and sometimes feel everyone we’ve moved away from forgot us even though we miss them so much. My dad is in the military and it’s hard to say goodbye when he leaves sometimes because whenever he takes a work trip, I’ve been wanting to come with him every time, but I couldn’t. I miss him a lot when he’s gone because he’s a great dad. It made me sad, but I was brave. We must be brave and strong even though we are little. Sometimes you get lucky and somebody you know gets to move to the same place as you, it can be exciting! You make new friends then leave them and make more new friends then leave them again, it’s like the circle of life! Life may be good though because you see all types of pretty places like Seoul in South Korea or all the cherry blossoms in South Korea too! That is my life as a military child.
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As a military child I can go visit other countries. For example, the USA, Japan, Hawaii, Philippines & South Korea. I can go to the park sometimes in the USA. Sometimes I go to St. Louis. In Rolla I used to have a bigger home. I used to go to different restaurants around Rolla and St. Louis. I get to visit other military installations and meet new people! It is fun to be a military child.
