Blog Posts tagged in "month of the military child"

Throughout April, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting America’s youngest heroes worldwide with free events, activities and an exclusive sweepstakes during the Month of the Military Child. Starting April 1, the Exchange will give away military “brat patches” at PXs and BXs worldwide. Military children can pick up the collectable patch, an exclusive accessory designed by the Exchange for military children since 2017, at checkout while supplies last. “Military children serve an important role, and the Exchange is honored to celebrate their service and sacrifice,” said Air Force Chi... read more

APRIL IS DESIGNATED THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD ~A MONTH TO HONOR & CELEBRATE THE SACRIFICES, RESILIENCE AND COURAGE OF OUR MILITARY KIDDOS~ History of Month of the Military Child (Via U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity ) April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they over... read more

A Day of Celebration: Taking Care of Military Children Free for Military families and Mariners’ Museum Members. Museum Front Lawn, Sunday, April 14, 2024 @ 12 – 4 p.m. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is partnering with TwelveMillionPlus, the first and only verified digital platform for the military spouse community, to host Month of the Military Child, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes the sacrifices made by military kids and their families. This year’s event celebrates children of US military service members and their important role in the armed forces community! Military families a... read more

APRIL IS DESIGNATED THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD ~A MONTH TO HONOR & CELEBRATE THE SACRIFICES, RESILIENCE AND COURAGE OF OUR MILITARY KIDDOS~ April 19th is designated Purple Up Day in DoDEA Worldwide. However, purple up day may be celebrated on a different day surrounding April 19th dependant upon the school, installation, etc. Why Purple Up Day? By wearing purple, it is a visible show of support for military kids nationwide. The color purple symbolizes "joint" in the military world, meaning "all services." In the world of color, if you combine Army green, Air Force blue, Marine red, and N... read more

Press Release March 31, 2022: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is calling on America’s youngest heroes to show off their creative creations for a chance to win prizes during Month of the Military Child. The virtual contest lineup begins on April 1. Each contest runs for one week. The lineup includes: Play-Doh Sculpting Event – April 1-7, military kids can create a sculpture from Play-Doh and submit a photograph of their creation for a chance to win a $50 Exchange gift card grand prize or one of three runner-up Play-Doh prizes. Hasbro Gamin... read more

APRIL IS DESIGNATED THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD ~A MONTH TO HONOR & CELEBRATE THE SACRIFICES, RESILIENCE AND COURAGE OF OUR MILITARY KIDDOS~ History of Month of the Military Child (Via U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity ) April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they over... read more

(News Release Exchange) Heroes come in all sizes, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the youngest among us throughout April, the Month of the Military Child. (Image courtesy of Exchange) With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange has implemented new strategies to bring the fun to military children all over the world by taking the celebration online. The Exchange is leaning forward to salute military kids for their courage, resiliency and service—because they serve, too. “Sometimes the sacrifices of military kids aren’t as visible as those of their parents,” said Ai... read more

IN HONOR OF MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD----APRIL 10TH, CELEBRATE YOUR MILITARY KIDDOS WITH A FUN NIGHT AT SKYZONE VIRGINIA OR MARYLAND PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS Enjoy an evening of fun with your local Virginia or Maryland Sky Zone Purple Up Night (participating locations below) honoring our military kids. Sky Zone offers massive wall to wall trampoline fun for the entire family. In honor of the Month of The Military Child, your local Sky Zone is offering a BOGO special on April 10 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Buy any FREESTYLE jump ticket at regular price and get one FREE! Be sure to have your military I... read more

(Press Release Courtesy Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs) I scream, you scream, we all scream—for military kids. On April 13, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating Purple Up Day, a worldwide recognition of the strength and sacrifice of military children, by offering free treats to any child wearing purple at participating Exchange restaurants. “Military children display an inspirational spirit in the face of adversity and sacrifice,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “The Exchange is honored to salute the service of o... read more

In Honor of Month of the Military Child, the USO of Hampton Roads & Central Virginia is Celebrating Local Military Kids with their Annual Spring Up Free Event! Don't miss out in the fun! DETAILS--SpringUP For Military Kids Saturday, April 27, 2019 Time--10:00am to 2:00pm Location-- Holiday Trav-L Park 1075 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach VA 23451 About-- Join us for a full day of family-friendly fun for all ages! Attendance is ONLY open to active duty military, reserve/national guard, and eligible dependents with valid Military ID card., Save time and pre-register in advance! Pre-registrati... read more

Happy April Everyone! It is the month of the Military child where we take 30 days to honor the approx. 1.9 million amazing kids who sacrifice as their parents serve this great country. Military kids truly don’treceive enough credit for their strength and resilience and even less credit is given for the adults that they grow into. Let’s talk about what theMilitaryis doing to our kids and why we are so grateful to be raising our son in the Military. Purple Up! THE MILITARY IS TEACHING THEM PRIDE Miltner Family United States Navy The pride we feel when seeing our spouse in uniform is the same pr... read more

April 13th isPURPLE UPfor Military Kids Day! Wear purple to show your support for military kids! Throughout thecountry schools and communities will take time to recognize the contributions of children whose parents serve in the military. Military kids often face frequent moves, deployments, and reintegrationmaking school, home, and community-life often challenging for military children. However, faced with such circumstances military children often continue to demonstrate resilience and courage. The entire month of April is dedicated to honoring and celebrating our military kiddos. April 13th... read more

The Children’s Museum of Virginia is proud to join Governor Northam this April for the Month of the Military Child . April has been designated a special time to celebrate and honor our military-connected children and their families. Frequent moves, family separations through deployments, and reintegration following deployments can make school-, home-, and community-life challenging for military children. Yet, even in such circumstances, these students continually demonstrate resilience and perseverance. Their contributions to our schools and communities also include unique and valuable perspe... read more

Military Families in Hampton Roads Don't Miss This Event Celebrating Our Resilient Military Kiddos! Heroes at Home -- Celebration of the Military Child WHEN: Saturday, 7 Apr 2018; 11AM -3PM WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center WHO:Open to all Service Members and their Families with a Military ID ... read more

Military Child Appreciation Weekend at Virginia Living Museum April 14-15, 2018 In a salute to military families, the Virginia Living Museum will offer 50% off admission for children accompanied by an adult with an active military ID on April 14 and 15. Military families purchasing a membership at the Museum will receive a $20 discount. These discounts are in recognition of Military Child Month. Year-round the museum offers both admission and membership discounts to military families. About Virginia Living Museum Open daily 9am-5pm. Extended summer hours June 2 - Sept. 1: Thursdays 9am - 5pm.... read more

Hampton Roads Military Families, Don't Miss----Spring UP! For Military Kids Join the USO of HRCV for the newest USOHRCV event! Free fun for the entire family! Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 11AM to 4PM at the Holiday Trav-L Park in Virginia Beach, VA. Critter Cuddling Food Truck Vendors Inflatables & Bounce Houses Giveaways from our sponsors Music & Dancing Free for all active duty, reserve/national guard, retirees, & eligible dependents. Must show valid Military ID card to enter! Interested in having a table at this event? Contact us for more information! Spaces start at $300. Register to win... read more

Hampton Roads Month of The Military Child Appreciation Events, Offers, and Resources 2017 (1) The Virginia Living Museum This weekend! The Virginia Living Museum Military Child Appreciation Weekend April 8-9, 2017 In a salute to military families, the Virginia Living Museum offers half price admission for the children of those who give their all. Children (ages 3-12) will receive half price admission ($7.50) with a paying adult showing valid military ID the weekend of April 8-9, 2017. Military families purchasing a membership at the Museum will receive a 20% discount (double the usual 10% dis... read more

Exchange Celebrates Month of the Military Child with Giveaways by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs DALLAS – For military children, there is no “hometown,” only home: the United States Armed Forces. Despite constant moves, school changes and goodbyes to best friends, military children stand resilient in the face of challenge. To honor this sacrifice and dedication, the Exchange is offering three sweepstakes in celebration of Month of the Military Child. Through April 29 , the Exchange will be putting $4,000 in gift cards up for grabs during the Month of the Military Child Givea... read more

Updated 2022 April is Month Of The Military Child! I love that we have a whole month dedicated to honoring our brave military children. Military Kids are courageous, resilient, and sacrifice so much. I also love that there are so many fantastic programs and non-profits now available for our military children. Below is a list of 25 different opportunities for your military kiddos that you may not have known about. Please help pass this post along to other military families so more and more families can be aware of some of the great programs out there for our brave Military Children. Military P... read more

I love that we have an entire month to honor our Military Children. They are brave, resilient, and deserve to be celebrated not only for the month of April but every day! Below are just some of the celebrations, events, and offers in Hampton Roads to celebrate our #MilKids! Get out there and enjoy these fun events/offers, share them with military families you know, and tell your military kiddos how much you love them and appreciate all that they do! (1) Great annual event full of fun for our military kids!! **EVENT WAS LAST WEEKEND** Stop by and say hello to our partners: Kroger , McDonalds ,... read more

Military Appreciation Offer From The Virginia Living Museum April 25-26th In Honor Of April Being Month Of The Military Child! April is month of the military child. I am so happy that there is a month dedicated to our military children. Miltary children are amazing, brave, resilient, and sacrifice so much. That is why I love that we have one whole month to honor these fantastic kiddos! One of my favorite places to visit The Virginia Living Museum will be honoring our military children in honor of April being month of the military child with a great offerwith tons of FUN! 1/2 PRICE for childre... read more

Celebration of the Military Child EVENT INFORMATION: As April is the official “month of the military child”. The Little Heroes at Home celebration will honor our local military children who serve along with their families. This event honors their service, sacrifices, leadership and strength of character. This fun and free event will include family activities, entertainment, face painting, rock wall, bounce house, crafts, D.J., giveaways and more! FREE to all service members (active duty, retired, guard and reserve) and their family members and friends. FREE parking at the Hampton Convention C... read more

Zoyo Salutes our Military Children Growing up as a military dependant, life was never dull. Whether it was changing schools three times within a school year, learning to speak German while stationed in Germany, or sirens going off testing the readiness of my dad’s unit—life was exciting, and in a strange way…normal. I never thought that years later I would also join the service, and my daughter would also grow up with memories much like mine. April is the Month of the Military Child, and a proud one at that. In the Hampton Roads community you don’t have to look far to see the thousands of pro... read more