U.S. Air Force Col. Jason L. Schenck, 86th Mission Support Group commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. John Obermark, 86th MSG senior enlisted leader, right, present the 2025 Family Child Care Provider of the Year award to LeighAnn Grifford, Family Child Care provider, during a Family Child Care Provider Appreciation event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2026. Grifford was recognized for creating a nurturing learning environment, maintaining high safety and health standards, and providing engaging developmental activities that support children and families in the Family Child Care program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Sampson)
Family Child Care providers and 86th Mission Support Group leadership pose for a group photo during a Family Child Care Provider Appreciation event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2026. The event honored providers for delivering flexible, high-quality child care that supports military families and enables service members and civilian employees to focus on the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Sampson)
Milagros Hernandez, Family Child Care provider, second from right, poses for a photo after earning National Association for Family Child Care accreditation from Family Child Care program members during a Family Child Care Provider Appreciation event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2026. Hernandez earned the nationally recognized accreditation for meeting rigorous standards in program quality, health and safety, and early childhood education practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Sampson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jason L. Schenck, 86th Mission Support Group commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. John Obermark, 86th MSG senior enlisted leader, right, present the Family Child Care Provider of the Quarter award to Karolen Cornejo, Family Child Care provider, during a Family Child Care Provider Appreciation event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2026. Cornejo was recognized for delivering high-quality child care, incorporating bilingual Spanish and English instruction, and organizing community-based learning experiences that support children’s development and school readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Sampson)
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