Members of Joint Base Charleston and the local community pose for a group photo in celebration of Purple Up Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Month of the Military Child is a monthlong observance to honor and support military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Airmen welcome students to Lambs Elementary School in celebration of Purple Up Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. April is the Month of the Military Child for the armed forces community to applaud and recognize the courage and strength of military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Military-connected children travel down the walkway for high fives during Lambs Elementary School’s fourth annual Purple Up High Five Line-Up at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Month of the Military Child is dedicated to show appreciation for the courage and strength of military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McClintock, 437th Airlift Wing commander, gives a high five during Lambs Elementary School’s fourth annual Purple Up High Five Line-Up at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Month of the Military Child is a monthlong observance to show appreciation for the strength and resiliency of military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Military-connected children from Joint base Charleston walk to school during Lambs Elementary School’s fourth annual Purple Up High Five Line-Up at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. Purple is worn throughout the community to show support of the Month of the Military Child, honoring military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)