Month of the Military Child
Bellows AFS Celebrates the Military Child!
The Month of the Military Child, observed every April, is a time to honor the resilience and sacrifices of military children. These young heroes face unique challenges as they navigate frequent relocations, parental deployments, and the demands of military life. Throughout the month, communities come together to celebrate their strength, courage, and unwavering support for their families. It’s a reminder of the vital role military children play in supporting their parents and contributing to the well-being of military communities worldwide.
Purple Up! Day
Purple Up! Day encourages individuals, schools, and organizations to wear purple as a visible expression of solidarity with military families. The purple color symbolizes the combination of all military branches – Army green, Navy blue, Air Force blue, Coast Guard blue, and Marines red – coming together to celebrate military children’s strength, bravery, resilience, and sacrifice.
Tuesday, April 15
FREE!
Turtle Cove Shoppe
10 am – 4 pm
Celebrate Purple Up Day at Bellows! Military keiki can pick up a free Tall Ube Lemonade from the Turtle Cove Shoppe between 10 am – 4 pm, while supplies last!
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, to celebrate the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.
The Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, who established the Defense Department commemoration in 1986.
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple indicates that all branches of the military are supported.
This event is open to all Bellows AFS guests and eligible patrons – active duty military, military retirees, reservists, National Guard, current/retired DoD civilian employees with an authorized ID card, and their guests. Events and info subject to change.
For more information, please call (808) 259-4135, daily • 8 am – 6 pm.
KeikiFest
Bounce Day at Bellows!
Saturday, April 26
10 am – 5 pm
- Bounce Houses
- Arts & Crafts
Special performance by CONSOLE: The Video Game Band!
Braddah’s Cafe open until 8 pm:
Menu TBD
For more information, please call (808) 259-4135, Daily • 8 am – 6 pm.
Upcoming events
Bellows Air Force Station special events and programs are open to all Bellows AFS guests and eligible patrons – active duty military, military retirees, reservists, National Guard, disabled veterans with a VA Health Identification Card, current/retired DoD civilian employees with an authorized ID card, and their dependents and guests. Those without base access will not be permitted on Bellows AFS. Events and info subject to change.