Month of the Military Child: 2026 Published April 17, 2026 MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Military children across various high schools shared personal experiences about growing up in military families during Month of the Military Child interviews in Montgomery and River Region, Alabama, April 2026. The series highlights the resilience, adaptability and unique perspectives of children supporting military-connected households. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Mikayla Cardona and Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa) Interview: Amelie Hixson, military child