'Military Kids Day'
McCook, Nebraska, Senior High's drum line and Central Elementary students observe April as "The Month of the Military Child" and specifically Tuesday, April 15, as "Purple Up! For Military Kids" day during the elementary school's daily flag-raising Tuesday. Caspar W. Weinberger, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, designated April as "The Month of the Military Child" in 1986, to recognize the contributions of children whose parents serve in the military and celebrate their spirit. Leading the students' recitation of "The Pledge of Allegiance" were, front from left, Kora Keslin and Jenna Sterling, and back, Heath Colby. Drum line members are, from left, cymbalists Ben Putz, David Brewster and Brigham Larington, and drummers, Colton Molcyk and Taylor Williams.