April 20, 2022 Purple Up: Celebrating military children Students and their families are encouraged to wear purple, which shows support and signifies the unique sacrifices military children make alongside their families, both home and abroad.
April 21, 2017 DoD celebrates Month of the Military Child April is designated as the Month of the Military Child by the Department of Defense Education Activity. This awareness month was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community.