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April - Month of the Military Child

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During April, we celebrate Month of the Military Child (MOMC). It is recognized and celebrated to honor the challenges, contributions, and sacrifices of our military children and their families. Caspar Weinberger, former Defense Secretary, established this commemoration in 1986. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recognizes and celebrates our military children and families. State Superintendent, Jill Underly, has proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child, see the 2025 Military Child Month Proclamation. In 2009, the Wisconsin legislature enacted the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children into law in order to remove barriers to educational success for our military children.

Month of the Military Child Resources:

Learn more about and celebrate the Month of the Military Child!

Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) - Month of the Military Child

Military One Source - MOMC Toolkit

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) - MOMC Toolkit

Month of the Military Child Ideas Month of the Military Child | Resource Toolkit - Military Child Education Coalition.

November - Military Family Appreciation Month

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November is Military Family Appreciation Month, established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA and recognized every year since by the U.S. Government. Military families are honored for their sacrifices and contributions in support of our nation’s service members, the military, and the nation. 
 
Resources for supporting, recognizing, and celebrating our nation’s military families:

 

Military Family Appreciation Month

The National Military Family Association

The Military Child Education Coalition 

Military One Source