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MCAS Iwakuni residents celebrate military children April 13, 2016 — Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japanese nationals from Atago Kodomo-Kai, Mount Atago, participated in the 13th annual Month of the Military Child festival at MCAS Iwakuni April 9, 2016.The month of April honors and recognizes military children for the struggles they overcome such as frequent moves, school changes and MORE

MWSS-171 celebrates during Johnny and Suzie Wayne Day April 5, 2013 — Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 held a Johnny and Suzie Wayne Day at the obstacle course here, April 5, 2013. Children garnered the opportunity to view their parents’ daily activities.“We are showing the kids a display of what type of tactical vehicles we have in the squadron and what kinds of gear we have in the squadron,” said Staff Sgt. Joel MORE

Parents, students enjoy Month of Military Child picnic May 4, 2011 — Matthew C. Perry Elementary School hosted a Month of the Military Child picnic at the M.C. Perry Elementary School soccer field here April 29. The picnic was held for families to bring the Month of the Military Child to a close. “Even with all the demands of everyday life, families took a moment to recognize and honor their child as a non-enlisted MORE

Month of the Military Child Festival April 17, 2009 — Marine Corps Community Services’ Youth and Teens department held its 7th annual Month of the Military Child festival here April 13. The event kicked off with an Easter egg hunt with more than 5,000 eggs. Almost 1,000 people, including nearly 500 children from on and off station are attended both events. “Every day is kid’s day,” said Eugene Clark, MORE

MCCS to host celebration of military children April 11 April 3, 2009 — Growing up is not always easy. Throw a military parent into the mix and suddenly a child has a unique set of obstacles. From frequent moves to parents on deployments, military children must adapt and overcome just like their parents.April is the Month of the Military Child. Since 1986, military commands and communities have taken the month as an MORE