4/4/2012 - Patricia Gurr, Yoiko Child Development Center flight chief, reads "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to children during the Month of the Military Child kick-off ceremony at the Exchange on Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2012. Month of the Military Child gives the nation the opportunity to recognize the character, strength, sacrifices and resilience of America's military children as well as the role they play in the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

4/4/2012 - U.S. Air Force Col. Al Wimmer, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, signs the Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child Proclamation during the Month of the Military Child kick-off ceremony at the Exchange on Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2012. Signing the pledge is a way for individuals to commit to speak out against acts of violence towards children and to educate people about healthy relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

4/4/2012 - U.S. Air Force Col. Al Wimmer, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, joins military children as they cut a cake during the Month of the Military Child kick-off ceremony at the Exchange on Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2012. In 1986 Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as the Month of the Military Child to honor military kids for their sacrifices and courage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)