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April: Celebrate the Month of the Military Child

Month of The Military Child

Military Child Month is April, Here Are Ways to Celebrate

April is the Month of the Military Child! Back in 1986, Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established the Month of the Military Child in April and the military community has celebrated it ever since. 

In normal years, you might find all types of events going on near your duty station or in your local community. Unfortunately, in 2022, this might not be the case. However, you can still celebrate, and here are a few things we have found to do so around the military world. 

Purple Up Day!

Purple Up! For Military Kids is April 15th and a day for DoDEA communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for what they do, their strengths, and their sacrifices. The DoDEA encourages schools to plan special events to honor military children. 

Why the color purple? Purple means that all military branches are represented. Purple is a mix of the blue of the Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, the green of the Army, and the red of the Marine Corps. 

Blue Star Families

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

Blue Star Families has a special program this year where families who sign up and are chosen to participate will receive copies of the book, Beloved and the Pepper Tree, as well as seed packets. Families will then choose five people in their community who have supported their military kids to gift these items to. You can sign up on their website. 

Fort Drum, NY

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

At Fort Drum, they are having celebrations all month long, including a kick-off event on April 1st with superheroes, DIY crafts, treats, and more.

Wright – Patterson Air Force Base

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base they will be celebrating all month, with spirit week beginning April 19th. They will have different themed days during the week. Starting off with Camo Day, then on to Silly Sock Day, Purple Up Day, Crazy Hat Day, and Red, White, and Blue Day.

MCAS Cherry Point

At MCAS Cherry Point, they are having a Month of the Military Child Drive Thru Celebration on April 1st from 3-4:30 pm. There will be an art supply giveaway, music, and fun.

Fort Eustis, VA

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

At Fort Eustis, they are having a socially distant egg hunt on April 3rd. There will also be a Fort Eustis bunny hopping around for photos. You must reserve your spot. 

Stuttgart, Germany

The USO Stuttgart is having a Month of the Military Child Celebration on April 6th. It will be a flower planting event.

Coronado, CA

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

In Coronado, they are offering a Month of the Military Child Fun Bundle, available for pickup on April 2nd. The kit includes a jokebook, paint-by-number sticker book, sidewalk chalk, and more. You will need to register to pick it up. 

Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID

Still waiting to hear what they have planned for 2022! 

At Mountain Home Air Force Base, they are having a Month of the Military Child Egg Hunt on April 3rd. You will need to reserve a time slot for each child that will be participating. 

Fort Campbell

At Fort Campbell, they are having the Month of the Military Child Kickoff Color Run. This will be on April 2nd, at 10:00 am.

The Month of the Military Child T-Shirts

Check at your duty station to see if they are offering any special Month of the Military Child t-shirts to wear during the month of April. For example, Fort Campbell offers these t-shirts you can order or you or your child. 

Look for Military Discounts

There are quite a few military discounts just for kids, from clothing stores to toy stores! Here is our Military Discounts Your Kids Will Love article to find out where you can get a military discount for your kids.  

Celebrate at Home

As a military family, you can celebrate your own military children at home. Talk to your kids about their experiences as a military child, look at photo albums of your years as a military family, host a fun “Military Kids” photoshoot to remember the year. 

Although we can’t celebrate the Month of the Military Child as we normally do, there are still many things to do to have a fun April celebrating your military kids. 

 

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Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.