Scott recognizes Month of the Military Child

Staff Sgt. Rachel Ollie, 375th Communications Squadron, jokes with her son, Wyatt. Ollie is responsible for coordinating and managing a variety of tasks and activities, from human resources and managing calendars to arranging travel and preparing official documents. Photo by Senior Airman Tristin English

Almost two million military children make up a very special part of the nation’s population. The average child in a military family will move six to nine times during a school career—that’s an average of three times more frequently than non-military families.

To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of the country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child. Scott AFB recognized military children by showcasing them at their parent’s work place and giving them the opportunity to learn a little bit about what their parent does.

This story was originally published April 20, 2017 at 1:51 PM with the headline "Scott recognizes Month of the Military Child."

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