Special Thanksgiving Message

November 26, 2011  
Filed under Uncategorized

To all military youth who have spent time writing with our teaching staff and Interns – we wish a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday! We thank you for sharing with us and others! A Backpack Journalist team of teachers and interns.  Read More →

Georgia Veterans Day Parade – Atlanta, Georgia & Freedom Ball – November 12, 2011 (11:11 am kick off)

November 16, 2011  
Filed under New Work by Military Youth, Uncategorized

“Honoring the Greatest Generation, Our World War II Veterans” 30th Annual – Veterans Day Parade and Freedom Ball 12 November 2011 Reported by A Backpack Journalist The parade was to start at exactly 11:11 am.  Going back to 1918, the first Veterans Day was held on the 11th month, on the 11th day... Read more »

Experiencing the War Young

November 8, 2011  
Filed under A&E, Featured A&E, New Work by Military Youth, Thank You, Heroes, Top Stories

A conversation with Dom Fredinaelli & Cole Smith From the film:  Where Soldiers Come From Reported by Alexus Packwood “Experiencing the War Young: A Conversation With Two Soldiers – Dom & Cole”  The National Guard pact. Friends in need of money. In need to do something with... Read more »

“The Deployment and Coming Home”.

November 8, 2011  
Filed under New Work by Military Youth, Thank You, Heroes, Top Stories

A conversation with Mary Smith, Cole’s Mother From the film:  Where Soldiers Come From Reported by Alexus Packwood “The deployment and coming home”. Imagine watching him walk out that door. Your child. But a child no more. No, your child has grown-up and joined the Army National Guard. And your... Read more »