Month of the Military Child: Saluting Our Military Children
The Month of April offers us a special opportunity to acknowledge and honor the service of our littlest heroes, our military children. Established by Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child recognizes the important role military children play in our communities.

 

Children Reflect on Being Army Kids
Although normally oblivious to the trials and tribulations of being a child in the military, almost every aspect of their lives is affected by having a mother or father in the service of the United States.

 

Senior Leaders Honor Military Children of the Year
From a 9-year-old blogger to a 17-year-old community-service volunteer, children from military families took center stage here last night during Operation Homefront’s 2012 Military Child of the Year awards gala.

 

Take Time to Honor Military Kids’ Service
Children of U.S. service members around the world will be honored throughout April for their contributions to their families’ well-being and sacrifices on behalf of the nation.

 

The Pentagon Channel Highlights Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child. The Pentagon is focusing attention on how children in military families have unique experiences that can differ greatly from their peers in the civilian world.

 

White House Announces ‘Joining Forces Challenge’ Winners
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced the five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of citizens and organizations across the country that are working to improve the lives of military families.