Children respond to the Month of the Military Family

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  • By Jennifer Brugman
  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  In honor of the Month of the Military Child, the Airman and Family Readiness Center asked children on base to draw what it means to them to be part of the military family.

Hannah Pavlisin, 10, daughter of Col. James and Lt. Col. Pennie Pavlisin, likes being part of a military family because she gets to see and do new things.

"Home is where the Air Force sends you," Hannah said. "I get to move to a lot of places and meet new people."

Her father once rented a plane as a private pilot and let her take the controls for a bit.

"I've never had as good experience as that," Hannah said. "I'm really good at the simulator. As a mom and dad, they just rock."

Nicholas Ratclif, 8, son of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ratclif, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, also likes moving around.

"I like when he goes somewhere 'cause I like to live there," Nicholas said.
Haley Hoberg, 6, is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hoberg, 60th Aerial Port Squadron.

"I like to go to his work and see the airplanes," Haley said. "He's special because he doesn't get to see me that much. I get ice cream when he comes home."

Jasmine Corley, 6, is the daughter of 2nd Lt. Regina Corley, 60th Surgical Operations Squadron.

"[My mom] takes cares of people that are hurt and the doctors," said Jasmine. "Sometimes I get to go to her work. I like getting some snacks there."

Jordan, 10 and Jayden, 8, Cayabyab, are the sons of Tech. Sgt. Albert Cayabyab, 60th Aerial Port Squadron. Their father has been deployed three times.

"I miss him a lot," Jordan said. "I'm proud of him because he helps the world."

"I liked KUDOS because I really want to learn about what he's doing," Jayden said. "We all miss him. We just want to spend more time with him. I like the military they get deployed and they move people and help us and protect us on the base to keep us safe."

Logan Griswold, 10, is the daughter of Tech. Sgts. Ricky and Anita Griswold.

"They're doing a really good job," Logan said of her parents. "Other people are thanking them for serving in the military and that's really cool."

Kailey, 6, and Daniel Fariss, 9, are the children of Tech. Sgt. Theodore Fariss, 60th Mission Support Squadron.

Kailey, who is missing three teeth, enjoys the fact that her dad is in the military because he is going to give her a genie in a lamp when he comes back from deployment.
I can't wait until he comes home," Kailey said.