U.S. Army Spc. Hanss Ramsses Lopez Avina, assigned to 35th Corps Signal Brigade, speaks about Army programs during Mental Health Awareness Month on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 9, 2025. Fort Bragg participates in Army-wide Mental Health Awareness Month in May, which focuses on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting support for service members, families, and broader communities. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)
Being a single parent in the Army means navigating a demanding dual role as a soldier and caregiver. Balancing military duties with parental responsibilities requires emotional resilience, adaptability, and a reliable support system. Despite the inherent challenges, single parents in the military often find unexpected rewards through community support and personal growth.
On April 25, 2025 the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters Battalion held a special physical training (PT) event to raise awareness for the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assualt Response and Prevention (SHARP) program in honor of Sexual Assualt Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The event aimed at bringing together Soldiers across all ranks to help bring awareness to the Army’s SHARP program while building camaraderie within the battalion.
