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Hi, my name is Adrielle. Do you know what it’s like being a military child? Well, I am a military child. I will tell you what it’s like being one. I have one younger sister. I live in Okinawa, in Japan, and I have lived in other places. The other places I have lived in are California, Virginia, and mainland Japan! I have traveled to Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and the Philippines! The best thing about being a military child is that you get to explore new cultures for each place that you move to. You can also make new friends! I have experienced places like Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios, and many other places! When my mom got promoted in the Navy, my sister and I attached badges on her shoulders. Also, when my dad retired, I wore a pretty dress for the retirement ceremony. On the other hand, the challenge you face being a military child is that you have to leave your friends, even your best friends! I had good friends for almost four years, and then I moved to a different place. A piece of advice for military children is to get your friend’s contact information so you can keep it touch and remember them. Being a military child is challenging, but it is also so fun!