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april is designated as month of the

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military child a time to honor the

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sacrifices made by military families

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worldwide with an emphasis on the

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experience of the dependent child of

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military members serving at home and

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overseas while military members serving

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around the world , we often forget the

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challenges faced by their Children .

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Military families move on average every

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2-3 years impacting military Children

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through changing schools and support

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networks . There are more than 1.6

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million Children around the world who

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face many challenges and unique

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experiences as a result of their

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parents . Service here are just a few

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events that hands come will celebrate

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the month of the military child this

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year . First we will kick things off

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with the month of the military child

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motorized parade . The parade will

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begin at three PM and we'll travel

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through various facilities on the

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installation including the youth center

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schoolhouse and privatized housing .

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Then Monday through Friday , April 11

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through the 15th , the school will have

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a surprise guest meet and greet , drop

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off each morning . On monday april 11th

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will kick off with Colonel stevens on

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friday april 15th we'll purple up for

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military kids . This day is designated

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for D . O . D . Communities to show

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support and thank military Children for

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their strength and sacrifices .

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Why purple ? You may ask Purple

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indicates that all branches of the

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military are supported Air force Blue

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Army green , Navy blue , Marine red and

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Coast Guard Blue are all thought to

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combine together as the color purple by

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observing Purple . Up for military kids

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and month of the military child it

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demonstrates our supports the military

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Children who sacrifice every day so

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their parents can keep our nation safe .

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I encourage all handsome warhawks to

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honor them throughout april and always .