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- Aloha, TAMC staff, and ohana!

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Since 1986, the month of April brings

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one of my favorite military observances,

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the Month of the Military Child.

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This month we recognize our children

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for their sacrifices and resilience

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in supporting all those
who serve our country.

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Over the years, we've learned a few things

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about military children.

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First, military children
are resilient and adaptable.

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They deal with deployments, relocations,

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reintegration, caring
for wounded warriors,

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and the loss of loved ones.

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Second, military children are
the force behind the force.

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They support their military families

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so they can focus on the mission.

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And then lastly, children are
critical to the Army's future.

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Did you know that about
80% of recent recruits

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came from military families?

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There is no substitute
for first-hand experience

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about what it means to serve,

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and military children
have a front row seat

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to this experience.

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A big mahalo to our military keiki

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for all their support to mom,
dad, and the whole family.