April - Month of the Military Child

For the last 33 years, the Department of Defense has recognized military children during the month of April. Because of their service, commitment, and sacrifice to supporting the Army's mission, it is important to honor and celebrate our military's youngest heroes.

The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to remember children's roles in strengthening the military Family. This year's theme is "Military Kids Can!". The theme recognizes that through strength and resilience, these young heroes can do anything they set their minds to. 

During the month of April, USAG Fort Greely Family and MWR will host various events and activities to commemorate and demonstrate how proud we are of our children's contributions. Download the flyer here.

• MOMC Red, White & Blue Parade

  • April 1st: 9 a.m.
  • Location: Parade will be around the Fort Greely Chapel
  • There's no better way to kick off the Month of the Military Child than with the signing of the Proclamation and a Parade led by the Color Guard.  Wear Red, White & Blue to celebrate our military kids!

• Spirit Week

  • April 8th-12th
  • Join us for five fun-filled, themed days to celebrate of our youngest learners! The Week of the Young Child™ - Spirit Week is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. 
    • Monday, 8th: Dress like a Soldier
    • Tuesday, 9th: Pajama Day
    • Wednesday, 10th: Crazy Hat Day
    • Thursday, 11th: Crazy Socks Day
    • Friday, 12th: Crazy Hair Day
  • Location: Fort Greely CDC

• Purple Up Day 

  • April 18th
  • Wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. 

• MOMC Touch-A-Truck 

  • April 25th: 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
  • Location: Fort Greely Chapel Parking Lot
  • Join us for a unique and interactive experience that allows children to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks, police cars, and heavy military equipment.

• MOMC Carnival

  • April 27th - 3-5 p.m.
  • Location: Aurora Community Activity Center
  • Come, celebrate with us, and honor the commitment, contributions, and sacrifices of our military children. Find out more on the link above.

Other activities include:

• Family Night & Resource Fair

  • April 12th - 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Aurora Community Activity Center
  • Hosted by Alaska National Guard Joint Services Support, and the Alaska National Guard Child & Youth Program

• MOMC Ball

  • April 13th - 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Aurora Community Activity Center
  • Tickets: FREE
    • Please contact your Fort Greely Family Assistance Center at (907)873-4904 or by email: fortgreelyfac@gmail.com.
  • Hosted by Alaska National Guard Joint Services Support, and the Alaska National Guard Child & Youth Program

• Master Resiliency Training (Two Sessions)

  • April 13th: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • April 14th: 12-5 p.m. 
  • Location: Aurora Community Activity Center
  • Register at: www.jointservicessupport.org/Reg/89H579
  • Adults & Youth 5-18 are welcome.
  • Resilience is your ability to adapt well and recover quickly after stress, adversity, trauma or tragedy. If you have a resilient disposition, you are better able to maintain poise and a healthy level of physical and psychological wellness in the face of life's challenges.
  • Hosted by Alaska National Guard Joint Services Support

• Young Lives, BIG Stories Contest

The Young Lives, BIG Stories contest, gives Army youth the chance to tell their story about what it means to be a military kid. This annual contest runs each year during April, the Month of the Military Child (MOMC).

• YLBS Contest Rules
• YLBS FAQ - Get quick answers to questions about Young Lives, BIG Stories. 
• Enter - Submit your entry for the 2019 Young Lives, BIG Stories Contest!

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