Month of the Military Child

Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the Army's mission. The observance reiterates the Army’s commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future. The April 2021 observance has the theme, “Military Children and Youth: A Resilient Force in a Changing World.”

YOUNG LIVES, BIG STORIES
Learn more about the Young Lives, BIG Stories contest!

PURPLE UP!

In 2011, the University of New Hampshire 4-H started the “Purple Up! For Military Kids” initiative and is now celebrated nation-wide.

PURPLE UP!

In 2011, the University of New Hampshire 4-H started the “Purple Up! For Military Kids” initiative and is now celebrated nation-wide.

OPERATION MEGAPHONE

Army CYS is partnering with BGCA to offer the first worldwide Virtual Military Teen Summit 22-24 April 2021.

OPERATION MEGAPHONE

Army CYS is partnering with BGCA to offer the first worldwide Virtual Military Teen Summit 22-24 April 2021.

Virtual Observances
Observances will include CYS Guinness World Record Challenge, Purple Up! For Military Kids and BGCA Military Teen Summit/Operation Megaphone.

My Resiliency Story Frame – tell us your Resiliency Story in pictures and/or words! This activity can be printed and used as a hard copy or digitally for social media posting. If you share on Facebook or Twitter, be sure to use #ArmyMOMC2021

How to insert your photo: 1. Insert> Pictures 2. Select your photos and Insert 3. Position your photo to the middle of the frame 4. Arrange > Send to Back.

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