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Month of the Military Child
(ud.cys 09Apr 17)
APRIL IS THE
Month of the
Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child! This special celebration is a legacy of
former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger – established to underscore the important role children
play in the Armed Forces community. Army Garrisons plan numerous events ranging from picnics and
parades to recreational fairs and fun festivals – all to recognize and applaud Families and their
children, who are everyday heroes, for the daily sacrifices for they make in supporting America’s Army. |
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 Calendar of Events
Click on the tabs below to view events going on at Garrisons and the Pentagon, as well as for the National Guard and Army Reserve Families!
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What Does it Mean to be a Military Child?
What does it mean to you to be a Military Child? The Army applauds Families and their
children, who are everyday heroes, for the daily sacrifices for they make in supporting America’s Army.
Share your story with us through pictures, videos, podcasts, or text. Your submission may be posted to this site!
 MOMC Photo and Video Galleries
View photos and video of MOMC celebrations and events going on around the world, as well
as submissions by Military Children to describe what it means to them to be a Military Child.
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Explore Ways to Get Involved
Find out about additional ways to celebrate MOMC through these organizations that support Military Children!
- Operation: Military Kids (OMK) offers school age military kids fun, educational and
recreational activities. Military kids can attend OMK Camps and activities to connect
with other military youth, attend Mobile Technology Lab events to learn new skills and
use technology to stay connected to their deployed parents. They can also join their
state’s Speak Out for Military Kids Speakers Bureau to be an advocate for military kids
in their community or throughout the state. To find out more about OMK in your state go to
www.operationmilitarykids.org click on
"state information" and click your state to see what programs are offered in your area, or you can email
support@operationmilitarykids.org
- National Volunteer Week was established by President Nixon in 1974. The Month of the
Military Child provides an outstanding opportunity to include recognition of Army children
and youth, who give back so much to their communities, in Installation Volunteer Week
ceremonies. The Army has partnered for many years with the Points of Light Foundation in
support of National Volunteer Week. Information about the Points of Light National Volunteer
Week program can be found at http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nvw/
- Parents – earn a 10% discount on your monthly fee by participating in
any of these volunteer opportunities (PDF 67KB, 2pp) at your Garrison! Speak to a Program
Director or Outreach Services Director at your Garrison for more information.
- Kids – Volunteer at your Garrison through the Promise Passport program! Promise
Passport is open to all Army children that are registered with CYS Services! To
get involved, contact the Child Development Center Director, School Age Director
or the Youth Services Director at your Garrison. Use these volunteer opportunities (PDF 60KB, 2pp)
to get started!
- Military Projects at ZERO TO THREE is pleased to join in the celebration
of April as the Month of the Military Child. ZTT’s Military Projects team provides specialized
services for military professionals and parents to support very young children experiencing trauma,
grief and loss as a result of a Service member’s deployment. With more than 500,000 babies born to
Department of Defense active duty military, guard and reserve families since the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars began in 2003, we have many children to honor in April! To celebrate the Month of the Military
Child, order your free copy of "Children on the Homefront" DVD and learn about other new resources for
parents and professionals on our website. (opens new window)
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Downloads
Download posters, certificates, and more!!
Posters
Download these posters to distribute and display!
Military Child Recognition
Parents recognize your everyday heroes with these certificates that you can download and print out for your Military Kid!
Additional MOMC Information
Check out these other resources to learn more about MOMC!
- MOMC Fact Sheet (PDF 48KB) – Learn more about the history and
importance of the Month of the Military Child!
Staff MOMC Planning Resources
Use these guides as a reference when planning your celebration for Month of the Military Child!
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Past MOMC Events
Month of the Military Child was first celebrated in 1986! Check out these DoD
news stories to learn about ways that MOMC has been celebrated in recent years:
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