2025/Ha’ani-

Being a military child is exciting but also complicated. I’ve been to three different places throughout my life. Born in California, moved to Hawaii when I was around four years old, moved back to California until I was eleven years old, and lastly moved to Okinawa when I was turning twelve years old. I have experienced different cultures and met new people. I’ve been in Okinawa for about eight years and living here has been different. I gain and lose friends at least every year I’ve been here. The best part about being stationed here is that I have a lot of family stationed here as well. Everywhere I’ve been, there was always family I was growing up with. Since I have grown up to be a military child it’s normal to me. I’m grateful for my dad providing and going into the military because of me.