2025/Alexis-

Hi, my name is Alexis. I am 11 years old, and I am a military child. Being a military child is both fun and difficult. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure to tell you all about it.

I have lived in many parts of California for most of my life, and now I currently live in Okinawa. When I found out I was moving to Okinawa I was excited but sad that I had to leave my best friend.

One thing I like about being a military child is that I travel a lot. On long breaks or vacations, we take the opportunity to travel. Another thing I like about being a military child is you can make many friends while moving. Going to different schools means you can make more different friends!

However, this isn’t always the case. Being a military child also comes with challenges. One difficult thing I face as a military child is that I have to leave my friends behind while moving. Making friends is fun, but the part that makes me sad is that I eventually have to leave them. Another challenge I face as a military child is that my dad leaves very often.

In conclusion, some advice to take is that you should always keep in touch with the friends you make along the way when moving. This way, you can text or call them to check on how they are doing and how the place you used to live has changed.