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A Great Life Growing up as a military dependent has impacted my life in many positive ways. I believe I have matured more quickly and gained more independence than I would have otherwise had had I remained in my hometown. Moreover, I believe my social skills and tolerance for different cultures have surpassed those of my non-military counterparts. But, moving with the military, particularly to foreign countries, has an added responsibility – representing America. Growing up in a military culture has always been interesting. Sometimes I would not know when my parents would tell me it was time to move again resulting in my having to make new friends again, but I believe it’s the best life out there. Though my hometown is nowhere, my friends are everywhere. I have grown up with the saying “The home is whe