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A Child Development Center employee pulling a children's wagon during the Month of the Military Child parade at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 17, 2026. Throughout April, the Department of Defense recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children in support of their service member parents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Children walk out of the Aviano Air Base Child Development Center to join the Month of the Military Child Parade at Aviano AB, Italy, April 17, 2026. The health and well-being of military children plays a critical role in supporting the strength, readiness and resilience of the service members and families who serve in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Children from the Aviano Air Base Child Development Center ride in a wagon during the Month of the Military Child Parade at Aviano AB, Italy, April 17, 2026. The Department of War recognizes April as Month of the Military Child, honoring the vital role military children play in the Armed Forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, gives opening remarks for the Month of the Military Child Parade at the Aviano Child Care Center on Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 17, 2026. Throughout April, the Department of War recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children in support of their service member parents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Children from the Aviano Air Base Child Development Center participate in the Month of the Military Child Parade at Aviano AB, Italy, April 17, 2026. The health and well-being of military children play a critical role in supporting the strength, readiness and resilience of the service members and families who serve the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Children from the Aviano Air Base Child Development Center ride in a stroller during the Month of the Military Child Parade at Aviano AB, Italy, April 17, 2026. The Department of War recognizes April as Month of the Military Child, honoring the vital role military children play in the Armed Forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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Aviano AB throws Month of the Military Child Parade

Published April 22, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- A Child Development Center employee pulling a children's wagon during the Month of the Military Child parade at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 17, 2026. Throughout April, the Department of Defense recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children in support of their service member parents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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