April is designated Military Child Month

April is designated the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community, as well as recognizing the unique challenges military children face and the sacrifices they have made.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, many activities have had to be postponed or cancelled.
In past years, the American Legion publicly demonstrated a commitment to youth by hosting activities nationwide throughout the month of April.
The Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. He established the Defense Department commemoration in 1986.
Throughout the month, the Department of Defense has been encouraging schools to plan special events to honor military children and have administrators and principals incorporate the themes of this month into their every day duties and responsibilities. 
These efforts and special events stressed the importance of providing children with quality services and support to help them succeed in the mobile military lifestyle.
Even though these events can’t be held, it’s important to remember the military child. 

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