Month of the Military Child finishes strong at Scott Published May 2, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Joshua Eikren 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Every year Team Scott celebrates the Month of the Military Child by honoring the children of servicemembers throughout the month of April. According to the Department of Defense, the Month of the Military Child is to celebrate the unique contributions, commitment and sacrifices military children make on behalf of the country. Scott hosted various events for military children during the last week of the special month, April 23-28. The week started out with the Health and Wellness Center teaching the children at the Child Development Center about fitness April 25. "We want to give something special to the kids everyday and this week each service got involved to show its support," said Tech. Sgt. Felicia Callen, 375th Dental Squadron dental technician. "As a prior military child, I know it's important that we show appreciation because the kids go through a lot being military family members." During the week, each branch sent a speaker for the kids. Friday, the Air Force came to Scott Elementary School to educate before school with free joint military memorabilia and the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron fire engine tours. After the bell rang children witnessed a color guard performance in front of the school and the 375th Security Forces Squadron closed with a military working dog presentation. Friday the kids were also entertained by the mascots Sparky the Fire Dog from the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron, and "Sgt. Ricky," an inflatable cartoon Airman, from the 345th Recruiting Squadron. "We're helping promote the MOMC with visits with Sgt. Ricky and handouts for kids to remember what they mean to us because we care about them," said Tech. Sgt. Donavon Gann, 345th Recruiting Squadron NCOIC, who showed up with an Air Force recruiting vehicle to play music as kids got to school. Scott ended the month with a Youth Fair at the Youth Center that included an Autism Awareness Walk, petting zoo, crafts, and presentations from Circus Harmony, martial arts and security forces. Scott organizations also had booths with games and prizes for the kids. Senior Airman Amanda Voisin, 375th Communication Support Squadron computer programmer, who took her son to the fair said, "I appreciate that our son sacrifices for us with having a dual military family." Scott uses this month to show how they are appreciated and that their support is key to the mission. "Our kids are priority and that the Air Force steps up and supports what the kids do for us is very important," said Voisin.