Eielson celebrates Purple Up
U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Rice, 354th Mission Support Group commander, reads the Purple Up! proclamation during Purple Up! for military kids Day April 15, 2014, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The proclamation was written by Gov. Sean Parnell, placing emphasis on the special courage, strength and sacrifice of military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)