Month of Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child. It is estimated that there are approximately 1.2 million American children and youth under the age of 18 that have a parent serving in the military. Many of those children and youth have had one or both parents deployed multiple times.

DoDEA understands that military children often face unique challenges such as having a parent that is deployed; moving frequently; living with or helping to care for a parent injured in combat; or carrying on the legacy of a fallen Servicemember.

Many military children move at least once every three years. With each move they acquire new skills and learn to appreciate the richness and diversity of their environment.

Children of military families represent our country in ways that makes any American proud. They are ambassadors; who build bonds and make lasting connections and contributions to our nation and world. They are adventurers; often leading mom and dad to the local museums, tourist sites, shops and eateries. They are linguists; learning languages through immersion and foreign language instruction classes and building bridges between cultures with just a simple smile or a friendly wave.

During the Month of the Military Child, DoDEA schools will focus on celebrating the importance of military children to our nation's treasure and future and take time to recognize the sacrifices these children make every day - just like their parents who serve.

We honor military children and will renew our efforts to provide them with a world-class education to help them succeed through their educational journey and beyond. Please join us in saluting military children everywhere. They selflessly serve our nation, too.