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Like dandelions, military-connected children bloom and grow just about anywhere in the world. To celebrate the resilience of military-connected children, and as part of April’s Month of the Military Child, Stars and Stripes is gathering stories to showcase the unique experiences and perspectives of the military-connected children in our community.


Submissions can be emailed to us at momceurope@stripes.com and will be featured on www.StripesEurope.com and Stripes Europe social media channels. In addition, look for weekly inserts in the Thursday editions of the Stars and Stripes newspaper throughout April.


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Month of the Military Child

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Wiesbaden Middle School puts their talent on display

Wiesbaden Middle School held a special “Wildcats Got Talent” show to end their weeklong Month of the Military Child celebrations.

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Vogelweh Elementary Schoolers respond to Dandelions Magazine

We asked military-affiliated kids what they want to see in Dandelions, a magazine made specially for them

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Military kids at Ramstein receive “Dandelions” magazines

Join the Stripes Europe team as we visit Ramstein Elementary and Intermediate Schools with our newest “Dandelions” magazine.

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Life as told by Ansbach Middle High School students

Students at Ansbach Middle High School wrote all about their lives in Europe and their favorite duty locations for Month of the Military Child.

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MOMC Bingo at the Ramstein Air Terminal

USO Ramstein and Club Beyond hosted MOMC Bingo at the Ramstein Air Terminal.

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Military-connected children share the mic on AFN Aviano

Stars and Stripes Europe is celebrating Month of the Military Child at Aviano Air Base, Italy, by partnering with AFN Aviano.

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Sembach SAC student paints with words

A student from Sembach SAC thought outside the box for their Month of the Military Child submission.

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Kids from Sembach SAC send their favorite vacations

Sembach’s School Age Program (SAC) sent in a bunch of Month of the Military Child submissions, and these are all focused on vacations!

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Middle School Poetry

In celebration of Month of the Military Child, SHAPE Middle School students used poetry and writing to reflect on their lives as military kids. Read a few of their incredible submissions.

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Pre-K LEGO® artwork from Sembach Elementary School

Students from Sembach Elementary School imagined themselves as LEGO®’s for Month of the Military Child

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“Asteroids and Planetary Defense” Month of the Military Child event

Embry-Riddle & USA Girl Scouts Overseas Celebrate Month of the Military Child with a Virtual Presentation and In- Person Workshops presenting on ‘Asteroids and Planetary Defense’

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Kaiserslautern Elementary School student art submissions

Students from Kaiserslautern Elementary School submitted art all about being a military child

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Olympic Memories

Military kid Eliza P shares her experience visiting Paris and the 2024 Paralympics.

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