Natalie Mitchell, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Amanda Mitchell, 28th Medical Operations Squadron family health clinic NCO in charge, greets her mom after returning from a simulated deployment at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 9, 2016. In 1986, the Department of Defense designated April as the Month of the Military Child in an effort to recognize and give thanks to the courage and support of these children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert/Released)