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April is Month of the Military Child. This month, take some time to support and recognize the sacrifices made by military children all across the globe.

April is Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with the emphasis on the experiences of the dependent children of military members serving both at home and overseas.

Like many similar military recognition efforts, the Month of the Military Child is often celebrated internally with military communities and military associations planning parades, contests, seminars, fairs, and special events centered around the message of this month. It is also celebrated externally by many communities, schools, and organizations.

The Month of the Military Child is an important time for children with one or both parents serving in uniform. Since 1986 there have been an increasing number of campaigns aimed at recognizing the needs of military children in all areas from educating military dependents at on-base schools around the globe to helping these children cope with the deployment of their parents to war zones.