Let's Give a Shoutout to Our Brave Military Kids this April

By Vanessa Flores, White Sands Missile Range Public AffairsApril 2, 2024

Let's Give a Shoutout to Our Brave Military Kids this April
White Sands Missile Range Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamal N. Latore and Deputy Garrison Commander Fred Hankerson signed the Month of the Military proclamation on April 1 at the School Age Center. (Photo Credit: Jose Salazar, White Sands Missile Range Photographer) VIEW ORIGINAL

White Sands Missile Range is gearing up to celebrate the Month of the Military Child in April. To demonstrate commitment to the military kids, on April 1 at the School Age Center, the White Sands Missile Range Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamal N. Latore and Deputy Garrison Commander Fred Hankerson signed the proclamation committing to providing military children and youth the sustenance for mental and physical well-being, compassion during hard times, and the resources to enhance their ability to overcome life's trials.

Let's Give a Shoutout to Our Brave Military Kids this April
White Sands Missile Range Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamal N. Latore and Deputy Garrison Commander Fred Hankerson signed the Month of the Military proclamation on April 1 at the School Age Center. (Photo Credit: Jose Salazar, White Sands Missile Range Photographer ) VIEW ORIGINAL
Let's Give a Shoutout to Our Brave Military Kids this April
White Sands Missile Range Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamal N. Latore and Deputy Garrison Commander Fred Hankerson signed the Month of the Military proclamation on April 1 at the School Age Center. (Photo Credit: Jose Salazar, White Sands Missile Range Photographer ) VIEW ORIGINAL

The 2024 Month of the Military Child theme is "Military Children and Youth: Brave, Fearless and Resilient." Capturing the resiliency that military children demonstrate when facing an ever-changing environment.

Army Purple Up Day falls on April 8. Wear purple to show your appreciation for our exceptional military children. Check out the calendar for all the events and activities White Sands Missile Range has planned for this special month!

White Sands Missile Range Month of the Military Child 2024 Activities Calendar
White Sands Missile Range Month of the Military Child 2024 Activities Calendar (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Asset) VIEW ORIGINAL