Felicia’s Story
September 19, 2010 • Kaitlyn, JRB Youth
Filed under New Work by Military Youth, Stories about Others, Top Stories
Felicia is lying in her bed watching The Nanny, when her dad walks into the front door of the house. She has a strong feeling he’s drunk. Even from her room, she can still tell. She can always tell. He opens his mouth. And there’s no more doubt. Her mom meets him in the kitchen and “there it goes.”... Read more »
Stick Wit It
September 19, 2010 • Will, JRB Youth
Filed under Audio, New Work by Military Youth, Top Stories
Click here to hear this song, written by Will, a JRB Youth during A Backpack Journalist camp in Dallas this summer. Read More →
“At first, I didn’t get the whole Backpack thing.”
September 18, 2010 • Judd Myer, A Backpack Journalist Videographer
Filed under Featured Video, Homepage Sidebar Videos, Our Program
Just don’t humiliate yourself, Vivian
September 15, 2010 • Vivian, JRB Youth
Filed under Personal Columns, Top Stories, Uncategorized
I hoist my bag onto my shoulder. I check the mirror one last time, lathering a little lip gloss on and checking my hair. Good. I think I look presentable. I give my mom a hug goodbye as I head out the front door. I spot the big yellow school bus at my corner. My heart skips a beat. Just don’t humiliate... Read more »
Linda Dennis
September 15, 2010
Filed under Staff
Program Manager/Founder Austin, Texas & Atlanta, Georgia: Program Manager/Journaling/Instructional Writing Linda Dennis — with a background in education for teachers, software development and retail — developed the core concept for a social media tools software product and presented... Read more »
James “Scotty” Scott
September 15, 2010
Filed under Staff
Logistics/Planning Pangburn, Arkansas: Scotty Scott is a retired Army National Guard Colonel with nearly 24 years active duty experience and nearly 39 years total military experience. Upon retirement, he accepted a Civil Service position to continue serving the men, women, and families of the Department... Read more »
Kathy Grant
September 15, 2010
Filed under Staff
O’Donnell, Texas – Facilitator Kathy actively worked with families as a volunteer with the Texas National Guard Family Readiness Group. She attended at two national workshops and has participated in the National Guard Family Action Planning for two years in Washington, DC. She has trained in... Read more »
I didn’t even get to say goodbye
September 13, 2010 • Teryn, NGAUS Youth
Filed under Personal Columns, Top Stories
I sit there. Waiting. Looking around. Trying to hold back the tears, my throat swelling, my brothers won’t shut up – Treyon going on about the oatmeal, ram-bling on about it needing sugar. Talil arguing in a smart aleck I-don’t-give-a-care tone. “Then why get it?” he asks. And I wish they’d... Read more »
Pretty in My Pink Skirt
September 12, 2010 • Felicia, ARP Youth
Filed under Audio, Top Stories
AIRSOFT…Coming from everywhere
September 12, 2010 • Fabian, JRB Youth
Filed under New Work by Military Youth, Stories about Others, Top Stories
Marshal stands under the patio on Mr. Copeland’s farm, looking at the 28 boys crowding around him, knowing who he’d pick first. He didn’t expect to pick, but minutes before, Station announces to the group, “Marshal and Mark are going be team captains because it’s there first time... Read more »