April is the Month of the Military Child, a special time to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military children. Across Liberty Military Housing communities, our regional teams came together this month to celebrate these young heroes through family events, wellness programs, educational activities, and community partnerships designed to create lasting memories and meaningful support.
Mid-Atlantic
The Mid-Atlantic region kicked off the month with a creative resident engagement activity where children could stop by their local office to decorate reusable water bottles with purple-themed stickers and accessories, symbolizing the joint operations of all armed forces branches combined, representing unity, strength, and the dedication of service members. Children also received certificates of resilience and had the chance to enter a giveaway for a purple tablet.
The region also partnered with the Armed Services YMCA’s Patriot Pantry in Norfolk. While families picked up pantry essentials, children enjoyed decorating pinwheels for a Month of the Military Child pinwheel garden, creating a fun and meaningful experience centered on support and recognition.
West Army
The West Army region celebrated military children with wellness, education, and family-centered events throughout the month. In partnership with Joint Base Lewis McChord’s (JBLM) New Parent Program, Liberty hosted weekly family yoga sessions that encouraged movement, mindfulness, and family bonding.
Families also enjoyed a spring photo event featuring Beautiful Photography by KC, allowing military children and their loved ones to capture special seasonal memories. Earlier in the month, more than 950 residents attended regional egg hunts, bringing neighbors together in celebration.
Additionally, the region hosted its annual Libby the Book Van pop-ups at four community centers, where children were able to select free books in a mobile library experience. Liberty also partnered with the Armed Services YMCA to host food market distribution pop-ups across the region. As of April 30th, the program has served 401 families, representing 1,636 household members, while distributing more than 8,800 pounds of food.
Southwest Marines
The Southwest Marines region marked Month of the Military Child through large-scale partnerships and community programming focused on wellness, connection, and appreciation. A highlight of the month was the Month of the Military Child Resource Event held on April 7th in partnership with Semper Fit and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), welcoming hundreds of military children and families for fitness activities, games, giveaways, and hands-on family fun.
The region also supported the annual “Take the Challenge” campaign, encouraging families to reduce screentime and replace it with healthy, meaningful activities. Working along partners such as the USO, Armed Services YMCA, and local school liaisons, the campaign promoted family wellness and community participation.
Month of the Military Child is an important reminder of the resilience, adaptability, and strength military children demonstrate every day. Liberty is proud to celebrate these remarkable young people and remains committed to creating supportive communities where military families can thrive.
Southwest Navy
The Southwest Navy celebrated the Month of the Military Child, hosting 36 Community Expos in each community for a total of 3,662 attendees. Community Expo’s are designed to bring residents, community partners, and Liberty team members together for resources, dinner, and giveaways. April was dedicated to our military kids and celebrating their strength as they participated in superhero cape decorating, playing games for fun purple prizes, and door prizes just for them. Community partners and Liberty team members were available with resources and giveaways not only for the kids, but for all our military families.
In San Diego, military families were invited to the annual Marriage Seminar with a panel of retired military and spouses who discussed their collective experience of over 150 years. Many of the questions and topics discussed were parenting and raising strong military children. There was also a focus on “Take the Challenge” and discussing the balancing of screen time and well-being at home.