Purple Palooza 2026: Misawa AB celebrates strength of military families

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  • By Senior Airman Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Purple Palooza participants engage in painting activities at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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Purple Palooza participants engage in painting activities at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. This event brought together military families and children to recognize the Month of the Military Child and support community engagement across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
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Purple Palooza participants engage in painting activities at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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Purple Palooza participants engage in painting activities at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. This event brought together military families and children to recognize the Month of the Military Child and support community engagement across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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A Purple Palooza participant plays a ring toss game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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A Purple Palooza participant plays a ring toss game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. This event recognized military children and supported family engagement across the installation as part of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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Purple Palooza participants play a magnetic fishing game in a small pool at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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Purple Palooza participants play a magnetic fishing game in a small pool at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. This event recognized military children and supported family engagement across the installation as part of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Navy Capt. Jeremy Lyon, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, delivers opening remarks during Purple Palooza at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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U.S. Navy Capt. Jeremy Lyon, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, delivers opening remarks during Purple Palooza at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. Celebrating military children reflects a commitment to building a culture where families feel valued, supported and connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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Misawa girl scouts members pose for a photo during the Purple Palooza event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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Misawa girl scouts members pose for a photo during the Purple Palooza event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. The event recognized military children and brought together families across the installation in support of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Niketa Wilson, 35th Fighter Wing command chief executive assistant, poses for a photo with her son during Purple Palooza at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Niketa Wilson, 35th Fighter Wing command chief executive assistant, poses for a photo with her son during Purple Palooza at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.The event brought together military families and children to recognize the Month of the Military Child and support community engagement across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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A Purple Palooza volunteer paints the face of a participant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026.

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A Purple Palooza volunteer paints the face of a participant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. Recognizing military children strengthens the foundation of our community by supporting families and fostering a sense of belonging. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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