Month of the Military Child

The Carlton family paints their windows to have fun while staying indoors to practice physical distancing because of the coronavirus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, which is designated to recognize military kids for their sacrifice following their families’ careers. The Carltons and many other families are doing their part in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus while enjoying time with their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Month of the Military Child

Gracie Carlton, 10, paints a window in her home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to the resilient children of military members and their bravery on the homefront. Gracie is expressing her creativity while practicing physical distancing by creating art indoors that her community can enjoy when passing by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Month of the Military Child

Valorie Carlton, 8, paints a window in her home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to the children who show their strength and resiliency while adjusting to the military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Month of the Military Child

Valorie, 8, and Gracie 10, children of Tech. Sgt. Patrick Carlton, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer-in-change of customer service liaison, paints a window in their home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, a month that recognizes the children who face challenges as part of a family serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Month of the Military Child

Gracie Carlton, 10, holds a cup of paint for her and her sister, Valorie, 8, April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to children of military members who learn at a young age to adapt to the unique challenges of serving. The Carltons painted windows in their house to spend quality time together while physically distancing from others during the coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Month of the Military Child

Published April 9, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The Carlton family paints their windows to have fun while staying indoors to practice physical distancing because of the coronavirus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, which is designated to recognize military kids for their sacrifice following their families’ careers. The Carltons and many other families are doing their part in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus while enjoying time with their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)