EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, left, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 354th FW command chief, and military children pose for a group photo with this year’s signed Month of the Military Child proclamation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 5, 2024. April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child to honor the importance of military children.