Team Seymour honors military families

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryanna Grant, 4th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, paints Angel Hill’s face during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. Several Airmen volunteered to assist with games, horse rides and activities. Angel, 12, is a member of a local Girl Scout troop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Cedric Newton, 8, plays checkers during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. Several games including checkers, Connect Four, and cornhole were available for families to play together. Cedric is the son of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, a 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Nathan Eubanks, 7, pets a donkey during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. A local therapeutic petting zoo brought various animals to the event for families to enjoy. Eubanks is the son of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rick Eubanks, a 4th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Members of Team Seymour grab food during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. The event was hosted by members of the 4th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scottie Leeson and Airman 1st Class Matthew Gernaat, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighters, walk alongside Gavin Rands, 5, as he rides a horse during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. Gavin is the son of retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant Keith Rands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Team Seymour honors military families

Published Nov. 20, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Aubrey White
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A block party and information fair was held at the youth center on base in honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, Nov. 17.

In 1993, Military Family Appreciation Month was established by the Armed Services YMCA and has since been recognized by the U.S. Government.

"During Military Family Month, we celebrate the exceptional service, strength, and sacrifice of our military families, whose commitment to our Nation goes above and beyond the call of duty," said President Barack Obama in his proclamation designating the holiday. "Just as our troops embody the courage and character that make America's military the finest in the world, their family members embody the resilience and generosity that make our communities strong."

The block party, hosted by members of the 4th Force Support Squadron, included various family games, bounce houses, demonstrations from 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighters and a therapeutic petting zoo. Families were also provided free lunch along with dancing and prizes.