Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

Aviano Elementary School students attend an assembly during the Month of the Military Child proclamation signing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The proclamation honors military children for their strength in facing frequent moves, school changes and parental deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

The 31st Fighter Wing command team and the Aviano Elementary and Middle/High School faculty pose for a group photo after the Month of the Military Child proclamation signing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. During the month of April, the Department of War celebrates the month of the military child to highlight the sacrifices military children make on the homefront while their parents serve the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

Aviano Elementary School students congregate at school during the annual Month of the Military Child Clap-in at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. April is the month of the military child, honoring more than one million children across the world who have to face challenges such as relocation and parental deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

Aviano Elementary School students walk into school during the annual Month of the Military Child Clap-in at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. During the month of April, the Department of War celebrates the Month of the Military Child to highlight the sacrifices military children make on the homefront while their parents serve the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

Aviano Elementary School students walk into school during a Month of the Military Child clap-in celebration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The clap-in celebration is part of the salute to honor military children who adapt to constant change and stay resilient to unique challenges including separation from a parent during deployment or relocation across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’

Published April 20, 2026
By Senior Airman Zachary Jakel
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Aviano Elementary School students attend an assembly during the Month of the Military Child proclamation signing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 6, 2026. The proclamation honors military children for their strength in facing frequent moves, school changes and parental deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)