Submitted Photo U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, greets children at the entrance of Dakota Elementary on Minot Air Force Base on Friday. Faculty and parents gathered outside the building to celebrate Month of the Military Child. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla.

Submitted Photo A student enrolled in Dakota Elementary jumps in excitement outside of the campus during the Month of the Military Child “clap in” at Minot Air Force Base on Friday. Parents and staff were invited to welcome the children to school with a standing ovation as they entered the building. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla.