The Month of the Military Child turns 40. Time to “Purple Up” with education opportunities for military kids, including branch-specific, career-focused, and specialized scholarships.

National nonprofit Our Military Kids announced their 6th Annual Courageous Kids Contest winners on Purple Up Day.

Military children are praised for resilience, but families need resources when kids struggle with stress, constant moves, ...

Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is celebrating a major milestone this week: 100,000 activity awards worth $36 million ...

“Purple Up for Military Kids” was celebrated Thursday at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown, bringing military families together for an evening of support, activities and ...

Activity awards help military families maintain stability and connection during deployments and combat-injury care. OAKTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With support from the USAA Foundation, Our ...

Army SPC Cory Allen kisses his daughter Lacey Allen during a welcome home ceremony for soldiers from the Army's 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at Fort Stewart, Ga. One ...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jerry V. Behimino is a retired Navy civilian and former Navy service member. He is the author of “Starlight in a Dark Sky: Breadcrumbs to the Stars.” Twenty-five years is a long time ...