Purple up day at Back Bay Elementary
U.S. Airmen assigned to Keesler Air Force Base and Sailors assigned to the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport greet children as they arrive at school during Purple Up Day at Back Bay Elementary, Biloxi, Mississippi, April 15, 2025. Purple Up Day is a way to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by military families and to recognize the unique challenges and resilience of military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)