Children from the Child Development Center parade through the Month of the Military Child Proclamation Signing ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 3, 2023. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to remember children’s roles in strengthening the military family. This year’s theme is Military Children and Youth Standing Strong and Proud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, 87th Air Base Wing and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander, signs The Month of the Military Child Proclamation at on Joint Base MDL, N.J., April 3, 2023. The Department of Defense recognizes military children because of their service, commitment, and sacrifice in supporting the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

New Jersey 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Youth of the Year Joseph Hubbard and Kela Loeak, along with Joint Base MDL leadership representing the Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy pose for a photograph after signing the Month of the Military Child Proclamation at the theater on Joint Base MDL, N.J., April 3, 2023. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to remember children’s roles in strengthening the military family. This year’s theme is Military Children and Youth Standing Strong and Proud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

Joseph Hubbard, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fort Dix Youth of the Year, U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Ruttenber, 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group commander, and Kela Loeak, Joint Base MDL McGuire Youth of the Year, perform the Cake Cutting during the Month of the Military Child Proclamation Signing ceremony at the theater on Joint Base MDL, N.J., April 3, 2023. The Department of Defense recognizes military children because of their service, commitment, and sacrifice in supporting the missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

Children from the Child Development Center parade through the Month of the Military Child Proclamation Signing ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 3, 2023. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to remember children’s roles in strengthening the military family. This year’s theme is Military Children and Youth Standing Strong and Proud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)