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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr., sergeant major, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany and Col. Matthew Mckinney, commanding officer, MCLB Albany, speak about the month of the military child at MCLB Albany, March 26, 2024. Month of the Military Child was created to recognize the role that children have in supporting military members and the unique challenges they face growing up in a military family. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mason Coots)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski signs a proclamation in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month on Camp Foster, April 6, 2023. Child Abuse Prevention Month has been recognized during April since 1983 and aims to raise awareness towards preventing child abuse and neglect. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

Students from Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune talk about different aspects of what life is like as a military child during the Month of the Military Child, April 2023. Month of the Military Child recognizes the role that children have in supporting military members and the unique challenges they face growing up in a military family. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Military children show appreciation for their parents during Month of The Military Child by participating in the “Mil Parents Rock” campaign on Camp Foster, March 29, 2023. Month of the Military Child is celebrated in April to show appreciation for U.S. service members and their children. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christopher Thompson and Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

Lt. Col. Walker, commanding officer of 3d Network Battalion, and his father, Gregory Walker, a retired U.S. Marine, talk about the importance of family and maintaining their strong family bond while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by LCpl jonathan Beauchamp, Cpl. Martha Linares, Sgt. Christopher Thompson)

Lt. Col. Walker, commanding officer of 3d Network Battalion, and his father, Gregory Walker, a retired U.S. Marine, talk about the importance of family and maintaining their strong family bond while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by LCpl jonathan Beauchamp, Cpl. Martha Linares, Sgt. Christopher Thompson)

Children with the School Age Center attend a Kagura dance performance at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2019. The Aozora Kids Kagura Association, based out of Hiroshima City, visited MCAS Iwakuni to give Japanese and American children a way to interact with each other and to show the American children a piece of traditional Japanese Culture. This was the 3rd annual visit the association has made to MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Castro)

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Marines, Sailors and civilians at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point raised awareness through various major events on base, including a station 5K run where Victor Foster, an advocate for Marine & Family Programs, provided patrons with blue lapel pins for base-wide awareness of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Family Advocacy Program Mission: The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary program designed to address child abuse and domestic abuse within the Marine Corps community through prevention, advocacy, intervention, and treatment. The program is staffed with clinicians, domestic abuse victim advocates, home visitors, and prevention specialists who work as part of a coordinated response to meet the needs of service members and their families on the installation. Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) Responsibilities: The VAP serves as a permanent on-call duty through all hours of the day, providing initial response to victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault, on site or over the phone. They respond to calls from military and civilian entities (i.e., Provost Marshal’s Office, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Naval Hospital/Clinic). The VAP also informs victims of the voluntary nature of Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate services and their reporting options. The Family Advocacy Program, located in the Marine & Family Programs building, helps provide prevention, response and educational resources for base personnel. Personnel can set up unit training for their section on child abuse by calling (252) 466-3204/3264 or (252) 671-0377 to register for classes. For more information, visit Marine & Family Programs on MCAS Cherry at Building 232, or via telephone by calling (252) 466-4401. Business hours are 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Service members, Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni employees, and residents participate in an opening ceremony for a pinwheel planting event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2019. The pinwheel planting was held by the MCCS Iwakuni, Family Advocacy Program in order to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention month at MCAS Iwakuni. During the event, nearly 400 students from Iwakuni Elementary School, assisted by volunteer service members, parents, school teachers and MCCS employees, planted 1,500 pinwheels. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Joseph Abrego)

Service members, Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni employees, and residents participate in an opening ceremony for a pinwheel planting event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2019. The pinwheel planting was held by the MCCS Iwakuni, Family Advocacy Program in order to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention month at MCAS Iwakuni. During the event, nearly 400 students from Iwakuni Elementary School, assisted by volunteer service members, parents, school teachers and MCCS employees, planted 1,500 pinwheels. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Joseph Abrego)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California - April is the Month of the Military Child, highlighting the important role that children play in the armed forces community. Take the time during this month and the rest of the year to give thanks to families and children of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)

Marines and children with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group enjoyed a night of fine dining, formal attire and lively dancing during a Formal Affair at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016, in order to strengthen the bond between active duty parents and their children.

U.S. and Okinawan children face off on the basketball court and then integrate as mixed teams during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Jan. 16, 2016. The even fosters the importance of teamwork with different nationalities and cultures through sportsmanship and friendly competition.

Children of Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participated in a Lil’ Leatherneck Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. Also available in high definition.

The Child Development Center staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., along with the station Commanding Officer, Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, promoted a healthier environmental lifestyle with base children by planting seeds on the CDC facility, April 22nd.

In this edition of the Reserve Report - The Marine Corps recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, MARADMIN 108/14 announces regulations for submissions for the Spirit of Hope award and Marine Forces Reserve celebrates the arrival of the first KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, and the wife of the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Susan Barrett, are joined by Sesame Street's Rosita as they share thanks and give encouragement to children of Marine families in honor of the Month of the Military Child. Also available in high definition

April is the Month of the Military Child. Jazlyn X. Torres is a child of dual military parents and has learned to adapt and excel through a constantly changing lifestyle. Jazlyn is musically talented on many fronts and dreams of being a pop star one day. When not creating music, Jazlyn enjoys playing soccer, learning science and spending time with her family. Also available in high definition.