Some of our nation’s youngest make the biggest sacrifices. At just 13 months old, Collins already knows what deployment feels ...

KEGO HILLS FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan (April 9, 2026) -- Students and faculty from Ikego Elementary School march in a “Purple Up! For Military Kids” parade at Ikego Hills Family Housing on April 9, ...

Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is celebrating a major milestone this week: 100,000 activity awards worth $36 million ...

Selected entries to the 11th annual Youth Art Show are on display at the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Youth Center (Jan 30, 2026). The annual art show allowed military affiliated youth contests to ...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jerry V. Behimino is a retired Navy civilian and former Navy service member. He is the author of “Starlight in a Dark Sky: Breadcrumbs to the Stars.” Twenty-five years is a long time ...