Members of the “Aladdin” cast rehearse, Aug. 4, 2015,
Members of the “Aladdin” cast rehearse, Aug. 4, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Children of all ages had an opportunity to perform as actors, stage hands and assistant directors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senio... More
A child from the Kadena Youth Center and an Okinawan
A child from the Kadena Youth Center and an Okinawan child compete in a Rock-Paper-Scissors Relay during Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The children were divided into six team... More
Team Aviano children listen to instruction from their
Team Aviano children listen to instruction from their “Aladdin” musical director during rehearsal, Aug. 4, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The children will practice every day until show time at 5 p.m. on Aug.... More
Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center play
Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center play dodgeball during Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In addition to playing American and Japanese games, the children enjoyed... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The sSoccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal watches
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal watches as Lt. Col. H. Clay Lyle's family slips on his new rank of Lieutenant Colonel during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon, Jan. 8, 2013, Washington, D.C.... More
Local children try on camouflaged ghillie suits during
Local children try on camouflaged ghillie suits during a static display hosted by Latvian allies and soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, March 15, at Ad... More
Children play foosball during Cultural Exchange Day,
Children play foosball during Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community to play and interact with each other through... More
Sgt. Taylor Day, with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment
Sgt. Taylor Day, with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, speaks with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, during a clas... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph McMullan (left) and
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph McMullan (left) and Senior Airman Humberto Hinojosa (center), both with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, pass candy to a soldier with the Latvian... More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, and soldiers from the Latvian National Armed Forces lay flooring during the reconstruction of the Naujenu Orphanage near Daugavpi... More
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wi... More
First lady Michelle Obama dances with children of service
First lady Michelle Obama dances with children of service members at the Naval Air Station Oceana Child and Youth Programs summer camp. Obama visited classrooms and met with children before speaking at the base... More
Jaden Brown, 5, plays with Sparky, Aircraft Rescue
Jaden Brown, 5, plays with Sparky, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting mascot, during a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Lil’ Leatherneck Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. In addi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Mays, an engineering
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Mays, an engineering assistant with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, plays with a Latvian orphan during a volleyball game at the Naujenu Orphanag... More
A mother reads to a child at Midway Park Community
A mother reads to a child at Midway Park Community Center's Community Playdate Dec. 20. The event is held weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Local children pose as snipers wearing camouflaged
Local children pose as snipers wearing camouflaged ghillie suits during a static display hosted by Latvian allies and soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Morrey, a member of the
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Morrey, a member of the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, constructs a set of stairs with recycled material during the reconstruction of the Naujenu Orphana... More
Col. John Weakland, he support operations (SPO) officer
Col. John Weakland, he support operations (SPO) officer in charge with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command during Anakonda 2016, speaks with Polish children during a visit to Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementa... More
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, speaks with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary ... More
Capt. A. Sean Taylor, a medical logistician and public
Capt. A. Sean Taylor, a medical logistician and public affairs officer with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command during Anakonda 2016, shows a map of the United States during a visit with Polish students... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), helps an Iraqi girl try on new shoes given to her by U.S. Army Soldiers (not shown) with 30... More
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
A young villager retrieves water from a well during
A young villager retrieves water from a well during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. The operation focused on di... More
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1... More
First lady Michelle Obama reads to 5 and 6-year-olds
First lady Michelle Obama reads to 5 and 6-year-olds at the Naval Air Station Oceana Child and Youth Programs summer camp. Obama visited classrooms and met with children before speaking at the base theater befo... More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard work along side soldiers from the Latvian National Armed Forces for the reconstruction of the Naujenu Orphanage near Daugavpils, L... More
Sgt. Nicholas Aguirre, a military working dog handler
Sgt. Nicholas Aguirre, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, demonstrates the power of a military working dog bite during a Lil’ Leatherneck Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miram... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, were presented a book on Warsaw after a visit with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszk... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, renovate an orphanage near Daugavpils, Latvia, July 20 - 23, 2015. The Airmen were renovating the orphanage as part of a H... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
A man and child attend a concert featuring David Cook
A man and child attend a concert featuring David Cook during the Sound of Speed Air Show at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Saturday August 27, 2016. The air show was hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air ... More
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command during Anakonda 2016, shows off studet art work during a visit with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Ele... More
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the wall in the seating area during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is sponsored by U.S. Ma... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
Military Children serve with strength in support of
Military Children serve with strength in support of our nation, contribute to our country, and are the heart of the mission as they sacrifice while supporting their military parents. April is dedicated to our M... More
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist
Sgt. Jennifer Hoeppner, a human resource specialist with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, waves at passing Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elemen... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, play volleyball with children at the Naujenu Orphanage near Daugavpils, Latvia, July 20, 2015. The Airmen were renovating ... More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard form a line to thank the Latvian contractors, whom they have been working side-by-side with, after the reconstruction of the Nauje... More
Month of the Military Child
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family... More
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal congratulates
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal congratulates Lt. Col. H. Clay Lyle just after promoting him to Lieutenant Colonel at the Pentagon, Jan. 8, 2013, Washington, D.C. Lt. Col. Lyle is a former membe... More
Military Children serve with strength in support of
Military Children serve with strength in support of our nation, contribute to our country, and are the heart of the mission as they sacrifice while supporting their military parents. April is dedicated to our M... More
Cpl. Andrew Martinez, a crew chief with Aircraft Rescue
Cpl. Andrew Martinez, a crew chief with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, helps children operate a fire hose during a Lil’ Leatherneck day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. The Headquart... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
Military members from around the region participated
Military members from around the region participated in the annual "Troops in the Spotlight" Memorial Day Weekend event on May 26, 2019, in Hyannis Massachusetts. Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines stood at... More
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (... More
Military Children serve with strength in support of
Military Children serve with strength in support of our nation, contribute to our country, and are the heart of the mission as they sacrifice while supporting their military parents. April is dedicated to our M... More
A child eats ice cream during the Sound of Speed Air
A child eats ice cream during the Sound of Speed Air Show, at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, Mo., August 27, 2016. The air show was hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard to the ... More
Capt. A. Sean Taylor, a medical logistician and public
Capt. A. Sean Taylor, a medical logistician and public affairs officer with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command during Anakonda 2016, shows off studet art work during a visit with Polish students at Tad... More
Iraqi children reach their hands out for candy during
Iraqi children reach their hands out for candy during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st... More
An Iraqi boy plays with a soccer ball during a tournament
An Iraqi boy plays with a soccer ball during a tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Iraqi children look at candy given to them by George
Iraqi children look at candy given to them by George (not shown), an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the... More
A young Afghan peers over his family's compound wall
A young Afghan peers over his family's compound wall during a joint U.S./Romanian patrol near Haji Sultan, Afghanistan.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, play volleyball with children at the Naujenu Orphanage near Daugavpils, Latvia, July 20, 2015. The Airmen were renovating ... More
Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center pose
Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center pose for a photo during Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community ... More
Children from the Kadena Youth Center welcome Okinawan
Children from the Kadena Youth Center welcome Okinawan children for Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community to pla... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron,
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, renovate an orphanage near Daugavpils, Latvia, July 20 - 23, 2015. The Airmen were renovating the orphanage as part of a H... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, were presented a book on Warsaw after a visit with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszk... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, meet with Polish students at Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementary School #174, June 16, to dis... More
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soc... More
Children and volunteers enter the Risner Gym during
Children and volunteers enter the Risner Gym during Cultural Exchange Day, Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community to play and interact w... More
Jaden Brown, 5, takes a look at the flight line from
Jaden Brown, 5, takes a look at the flight line from the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building during a Lil’ Leatherneck Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. Headquarters and Headqu... More
Service members and their children stationed around
Service members and their children stationed around the National Capital Region gather on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Nov. 6, for a playgroup hosted by the installation's Army and Ma... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian Jansen, fire
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian Jansen, fire chief with the 139th Fire Emergency Services, Missouri Air National Guard, holds an orphan at the Naujenu Orphanage near Daugavpils, Latvia, July 22, 2015. T... More
Local children try on Latvian military gear during
Local children try on Latvian military gear during a static display hosted by Latvian allies and soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, March 15, at Adazi ... More
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown)... More
Polish elementary school students greeted U.S. Army
Polish elementary school students greeted U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command training in Warsaw, Poland, for Anakonda 2016, during a visit to Tadeusz Kościuszko Elementa... More