190412-N-NU281-1098 PEARL HARBOR (April 12, 2019) Sailors pose for a group photograph with the garbage they collected following a Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam "50 for 50" community improvement initiative event held at Aiea Bay State Recreation Area. The program comprises 50 community improvement projects, featuring 50-or-more Sailors and Airmen, representing Hawaii, the 50th of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin R. Pacheco)
Since 1986, April has been designated as the ‘Month of the Military Child’ (MotMC), a time set aside to recognize military children for their character, courage, sacrifices, and continued resilience.
Hawaii-area Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers tested their physical and mental toughness during the inaugural Chief Emory Toughest Warrior Competition, hosted by Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific and held onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) March 4-8.
She glared at her phone, knowing any minute that her alarm would go off and she would have to get out of bed. It didn't matter that she was up all night, racking her brain with "what if's" or "I should have's."
