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Fairchild AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

Children walk into Michael Anderson Elementary School during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. Airmen, parents and school staff lined the entrance to Michael Anderson Elementary, ensuring every military child felt celebrated and supported as they arrived for class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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A volunteer waves at a school bus during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. As buses passed through the installation, volunteers cheered and waved purple flags to show their appreciation for the daily resilience of military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Audrey Mc Dowell)

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Fairchild AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

A group of volunteers gathered near the front gate during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. By greeting inbound traffic with flags and cheers, volunteers kicked off the duty day with a visible display of gratitude for the children of service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Audrey Mc Dowell)

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Fairchild AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

A group of volunteers gathered to honor military children during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. Volunteers gathered to celebrate and honor military children, rallying together to organize their group before waving to commuters at the front gate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Audrey Mc Dowell)

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Fairchild AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

Children wave purple flags in front of Michael Anderson Elementary School during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. Purple symbolizes the combination of every Armed Forces branch color, representing the entire military community's shared commitment to celebrating the resilience of military children. (Courtesy photo)

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Fairchild AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

A volunteer waves a purple flag near the front gate during a Month of the Military Child recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 17, 2026. Dressed in "Purple Up" attire, volunteers kicked off the morning by welcoming those driving onto base and raising awareness for the military family community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Audrey Mc Dowell)

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