Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing: National Guard Youth

Jaxon (14)

I am proud that I have a parent serving our country. One of my favorite things about them being in the National Guard is the travel we get to experience and the people we get to meet.

Shelly (18)

My favorite thing about having a parent in the US service is all of the neat places I am able to see, and all of the people I get to meet.

Yuri (13)

My mom and dad inspire me because they are so strong and brave. They are teaching me great life lessons and preparing me for adulthood.

Mackenzie (15)

The National Guard Association of WA will have an impact on my life because I will get to meet more kids with parents in the military and get to know them. I can see this program impacting my future because I will be more conscious about the life decisions I have to make, and I will learn to be outgoing and push myself to help others.

Sabrina (17)

I am always looking forward to improving my leadership skills by seeing others be leaders. Seeking opportunities and events for military youth and my community. I am able to learn organization methods, marketing techniques, and environmental behavior.

Emily (12)

My mom inspires me. She helps people and animals in need. She takes care of me and loves me very much.

Maddy (15)

My dad inspires me because of his leadership skills. He knows how to lead a group of people and not take over. He is indispensable in the organization.

Sean (13)

My goal after high school is to use my gymnastics and good grades to attend West Point and then join the army and then go special forces.

Nycholaus (16)

Although both of my parents serve in the Army and may be gone for extended periods of time, they have provided me the opportunity have a wider span of options to do with my life. It has shaped me into the person that I am today.

Karah (17)

I plan to go to the University of Washington after I graduate High School, serve in the Air Force, and then become a social worker. I've always wanted to serve my years in the military. After I do retire, my dream job is helping kids get out of bad homes. I also plan to foster kids when I'm an adult.

Ashlyn (15)

Somebody who inspires me is Big Sean. Big Sean grew up in Detroit with nothing and despite all the doubts he overcame and followed his dreams and became a well known rapper and never forgot where he came from. To this day he still gives back to his community and helps kids that shoes he was in to follow there dreams and that nothing is impossible no matter your situation.

Elise (13)

My favorite parts of having a parent serve in the military are for the amazing opportunities I get to experience. Also after moving I get to experience what is like to be in different communities.

Adam (13)

I am proud that my Dad serves his Country and Community whenever they need him.

Jeremiah (17)

My dream for after high school is to play football in college, and pursue a degree in law enforcement and become a police officer.

Timothy (14)

My dad is a mechanic and works on vehicles. I think it will help me in my future learning how to work on cars. Also I have a lot of pride in my dads service and what he does for my family and country.

Leila (12)

My time with the National Guard Association of WA will impact my future by giving me and whomever I associate with the appreciation for our Military that they do deserve. I will do my best to uphold our Military and their sacrifice to the best of my ability.

Tawny (13)

My goal after High School is to go to Law School and become an environmentalist Lawyer. I want to protect my planet more than anything! I want to have a future and want the people after me to have one too.

Kollin (13)

I get to share experiences with other military kids, and it is cool to have different programs like this open to us.

Matthew (13)

Never give up your dreams and do not listen to people who try to bring you down.

Seth (16)

My father inspires me because he is a strong person who is resilient and able to overcome anything that comes his way.

Alex (14)

I have gotten to travel with my Dad, have fun at WANGY (Washington Air/ National Guard Youth) camps for the military kids. I like the cars and trucks and equipment that he uses in his job. It is great to meet other kids who have parents working with my Dad.

Charlotte (12)

I would love to sing in a choir or on Broadway, maybe attend college and become a teacher.

Tyler (15)

My mom inspires because she is open minded and she supports and loves me for the person that I am without judgement.

Aric (13)

I love how the National Guard helps our community in times of need, like earthquakes, forest fires and floods. It inspires me to help through leadership and service.