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Military children in the NCR: Proud, Ready and Resilient

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  • By Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. --  Every April brings cherry blossoms, outdoor activities and awareness of the military child in the National Capital Region and across the Department of Defense.

Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents through moves and deployments, according to www.defense.gov.

"When we talk about how our men and women in uniform sacrifice so much and serve this country so bravely, we're not just talking about your parents, we are talking about all of you," First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama said in an article published on the www.defense.gov website. "We're talking about our military kids and our military families, because we know that when your parents are called to serve, you all serve right alongside them."

When a military member deploys, family life continues on without them; their children graduate, compete in sporting events, and perform in recitals.

The Month of the Military Child honors the unique contributions and sacrifices military children make on behalf of our country, according to www.defense.gov.

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