From all of us at Liberty Military Housing, we celebrate and say thank you to all our military kids!!
As we highlight the sacrifices and resilience of military children, former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, established April as “Month of the Military Child” in 1986. The strength, adaptability, resourcefulness, and perseverance of the military child are inspiring. Each year, the DOD, national, state, and local government agencies, along with schools, military- affiliated companies, and private companies join in celebrating our military children, and the importance of the role they play in freedom.
A visible way to show support to military kids is to wear purple. Purple represents that all branches of the military are supported; Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, and Coast Guard blue, all collaborate to combine together as a single color, purple. “Purple Up!” For Military Kids!
Military Children by the Numbers
There are currently 1.6 million children of active-duty and reserve- duty members worldwide. These children face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents’ service.
A typical military child can move six to nine times from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Military families move on average every two to three years, impacting them through changing schools and support networks.
Scan the QR Code to print at home or visit your Liberty Military Housing District Office to pick up a certificate today.
For more information, programs and resources available to military children visit:
www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Month-of-the-Military-Child/
https://militarychild.org/upload/files/MSTC%20MSTA/MCEC_Facts_About_Military_Connec.pdf
www.military.com/spousebuzz/blog/2008/04/month-of-the-military-child.html
www.dodea.edu/dodeacelebrates/military-child-month.cfm
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13034-019-0287-y#Sec11