Purple Up: Team Shaw Celebrates Month of the Military Child

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander, hands out a purple disc to a child to celebrate “Purple Up for Military Kids Day” at the child development center (CDC) at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The annual observance honors the strength, resilience and sacrifices of children of U.S. military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood) This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out identifiable badges.

PHOTO BY: Airman Will Sherwood

VIRIN: 260422-F-YP125-1185.JPG

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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1600

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