Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

Students walk through the entrance of a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child pays tribute to the children of military service members by recognizing their commitment and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child pays tribute to the children of military service members by recognizing their commitment and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374 AW command chief, pose for a photo with the winner of the patch design contest during a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Every year, students submit designs for an opportunity to be chosen for Yokota’s MOMC patch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

Students try on aircrew equipment during a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The event featured remarks from U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, aircraft static displays and K-9 demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

A student tries on a K-9 jacket during a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The event featured remarks from U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, aircraft static displays and K-9 demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

A student sits in the front of a UH-1N Huey during a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child pays tribute to the children of military service members by recognizing their commitment and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

A proclamation declaring April to be the Month of the Military Child rests on a stand during an event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The proclamation also declared April 9 “Purple Up! For Military Kids Day,” a day to wear purple and show support and thank military children for their strength, resilience and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

Published April 14, 2025
By Senior Airman Samantha White
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Students walk through the entrance of a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child pays tribute to the children of military service members by recognizing their commitment and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Samantha White)