Scott Elementary celebrates Week of the Military Child Published April 23, 2015 By Senior Airman Sarah Hall-Kirchner 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The Scott Elementary School staff celebrated the Week of the Military Child April 13-17 with special presentations each day. "The Week of the Military Child is an opportunity for us to recognize the sacrifices that our students make as being part of a military family," said Susanne Riechmann, Scott Elementary School Principal. "It allows us to celebrate during the entire week what our children's lives are about and how that impacts their education. It is a great week to reflect and honor the kids." Monday, Army day, the children and faculty were encouraged to wear camouflage and Army green to celebrate the oldest of the services. The U.S. Transportation Command Color Guard presented the United States flag and all five services' flags to kick-off the week. Tuesday was Navy day, and students and teachers wore nautical themed clothing to celebrate sailors and their service. Rromesha, 375th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, demonstrated his many talents along with his handler, Staff Sgt. James Matheson. Staff Sgt. William Watson, 375th SFS MWD trainer, volunteered to be the "bad guy" during the demonstration. "Our dogs have a job to do, that's why most of them wear 'do not pet' on their harnesses," said Watson. "We want to educate these children and show them what these dogs are trained to do." Wednesday was Coast Guard day, and students wore blue to celebrate Coastguardsmen and their service. The fire department from the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Scott Credit Union gave the kids briefings on their equipment and handed out goodies. On Thursday, the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America's rock band, Starlifter, held a concert for the children and staff. Everyone was encouraged to wear red and gold to celebrate the Marine Corps and their service members. Friday was Air Force day, and students and teachers wore red, white and blue to celebrate the Air Force and America. Captain Freedom, the Air Force's new superhero, put on a show for the entire group. Throughout the week, each service was represented by its members in the mornings to welcome the children to school, showing the military children that they, too, play an important part in the military mission.