The month of April is dedicated as the “Month of the Military Child.” In recognition of their sacrifice, we take the time to celebrate children of Service Members and Veterans during April.

The celebration was started in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger to highlight the important role that military-connected youth play. 

In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz will send children of military members and Veterans a letter of gratitude in honor of their service and sacrifice.  This process has been going on for over a decade.

Register your children at https://www.mdva.state.mn.us/motmc/

Governor Walz proclamation reads:

WHEREAS: Thousands of brave Minnesotans have demonstrated courage and a commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active duty posts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and around the world; and

WHEREAS: More than 40 percent of military personnel have children at home during deployments; and

WHEREAS: More than 23,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent currently serving in active military duty; and

WHEREAS: When parents serve in the military, their children serve too; and

WHEREAS: It is fitting that we recognize and honor their sacrifices, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children; and

WHEREAS: By recognizing the Month of the Military Child, we pay tribute to military children for their commitment, sacrifice, and their unconditional support for our troops.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALZ, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2019, as: MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD in the State of Minnesota.