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JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted its second annual Take Your Kid to Work here on April 4th and April 10, 2025.
April marks the Month of the Military Child, an observance that recognizes the children of military families, and the event was designed to teach them about the military career fields. It also allowed Airmen a chance to take pride in their duty by showcasing their unique professions to the next generation.
The children were able to experience various career fields of Airmen including logistic readiness, harbormaster, medical, and security forces personnel.
“This event was truly an amazing opportunity to allow my daughter to not only hear me speak about the important work I do but experience it as well,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley, 633d Air Base Wing Mission Partner Support noncommissioned officer in charge. “She’s only eight years old but seeing her look at me and say, 'this was the best day ever' really makes those separations and moves much easier because I know she understands the bigger picture.”
According to the Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million children who experience challenges unique to being in a military household.
“The Air Force asks for so many sacrifices from military families and kids,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Moira Lieto, Air Combat Command assistant staff judge advocate. “For kids to be able to understand why they may not get to see their parents, seeing what they’re doing is important.”
Before heading to the various activities across the base, children started their day off at their parents' work centers and got to witness their daily roles and responsibilities.
“It can seem monotonous when you're working from day-to-day, but having your kid be like, ‘oh my gosh, that's so cool’, I’m hoping that their reaction can instill some pride in people getting to show off the cool things that they do every day” said Lieto.
The annual Take Your Kid to Work Day at JBLE continues to bring families together in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. The event serves as a reminder of the value of military families and a celebration of the sacrifices made by them across the globe.
| Date Taken: | 04.11.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.11.2025 16:06 |
| Story ID: | 495164 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, US |
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