Life as a military child

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A child runs by servicemen of the United States 101 Airborne Division during a ceremony at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near the Black Sea port of Constanta, Romania, Friday, March 31, 2023.
A child runs by servicemen of the United States 101 Airborne Division during a ceremony at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near the Black Sea port of Constanta, Romania, Friday, March 31, 2023.  Andreea Alexandru/AP Photo

There are 1.6 million children who have a parent serving in the military, according to the Department of Defense. Those kids will change schools on average six to nine times before graduation. We talk about the advantages and challenges of being a military child.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Eileen Huck Guest
  • Shelley Joan Weiss Guest
  • Becky Walley Guest