Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Letterkenny is Joint Partners with Carlisle Barracks (E)
Employee's of Letterkenny Army Depot are encouraged to participate in Carlisle Barracks' programs, events, and Leisure Travel Services(LTS) (E). Please view their site for more information
Armed Forces Installations worldwide designate the month of April as the Month of the Military Child to acknowledge the courage, sacrifices, and resilience of military children. This worldwide celebration is a legacy of Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger whom under President Reagan worked to implement defense programs, armed forces modernization, readiness and sustainability during the threats of the Soviet Union. Realizing the important role children played in the Armed Forces, Mr. Weinberger established the Month of the Military Child to pay tribute to military children who make endless sacrifices that often go unnoticed.
About 1.7 million American children and youth under the age of 18 have a parent serving in them m ilitary. From a young age, they learn to be flexible. They move around often, attending an average of six to nine schools during their parent's military career leaving behind family and friends. Most importantly, military children are faced with certain stressors that are unimaginable by their peers. They must learn to cope with the fact that one parent is away for months, or even years, at a time.
Due to the number of deployments and re-deployments, children have sustained a significant amount of adjustments and the Month of the Military Child provides children with educational, fun and light hearted activities. In honor of those little heroes Installations will plan their own events such as fun runs, service projects, recreational activities, luncheons, parades, carnivals, and other events geared specifically toward children and youth. Not only are there large events hosted by the Installation and Army Community Services, but special activities and events take place throughout the month of April in Army Child Development Centers and Youth Programs worldwide.
Although, filled with fun activities the ultimate goal of the Month of the Military Child is to commemorate the unique circumstances military children face and emphasize the need to help children adjust to those challenges and adversities faced throughout their parent’s military career.
Carlisle Leisure Travel Services
Phone: (717) 245-4048/3309
DSN: 242-4048 / 3309
842 Sumner Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hours of Operation
May-Sep, Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Oct-Apr, Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
