U.S. Department of Defense
04/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/27/2024 18:03
Children Take on the Pentagon for a Day
More than 8,000 children joined their parents and others for a series of special events and entertainment during "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon.
Honor Guard
The Pentagon Honor Guard displays flags to begin the "Bring a Child to Work Day" event at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024.
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The day began in the Pentagon Courtyard with speeches from senior Defense Department officials and a little bit of singing, break dancing, magic tricks and military performances.
Magic Performance
Drew Blue Shoes Magician performs on stage during "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024. This annual event is designed to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department. This year's theme "Inspire 2 Aspire" instilled a mindset that children can choose their own future.
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Hicks Remarks
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks provides remarks to open "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024.
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Break Dancers
A child break dances while members of the Army Field Band "Rappers" sing to a group of children during "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024. The annual event is designed to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department. This year's theme "Inspire 2 Aspire" instilled a mindset that children can choose their own future.
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Astronaut Advice
Dr. Kathleen Rubins, an American microbiologist and NASA astronaut, speaks with two children during "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024. The annual event is designed to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department. This year's theme "Inspire 2 Aspire" instilled a mindset that children can choose their own future.
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Comfort Dog
Two children pet Lucy, a comfort dog belonging to the Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, a program that helps people cope with disasters, during "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024. The annual event is designed to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department. This year's theme "Inspire 2 Aspire" instilled a mindset that children can choose their own future.
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Mock Briefing
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh holds a mock briefing for "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024.
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Kids Briefing
Children and their parents listen to a mock briefing for "Bring a Child to Work Day" at the Pentagon, April 25, 2024.
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