JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot interacts with children and JBLE-Eustis Youth Services members during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot takes a photo with children during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. MoMC raises awareness and celebrates the contributions of military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

A child offers JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot, a lollipop during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. April is recognized as MoMC to celebrate and acknowledge the unique challenges and sacrifices made by military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

From the left, JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot, and U.S. Army Col. Laura Hutchinson, 733d Mission Support Group commander, pose for a photo during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. JB first débuted during JBLE’s 2025 Take Your Kid to Work Day as a way to boost morale and represent the joint base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot power points at the camera while taking a photo with a local child during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. MOMC was established in 1986 by the U.S. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger as a way to honor the resilience of military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot fist bumps a local child during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. April is recognized as MOMC to celebrate and acknowledge the unique challenges and sacrifices made by military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot takes a photo with a child during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. Purple is the color used for MoMC because it's a blend of the colors associated with each branch of the U.S. military, symbolizing their unity and support for military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

From the left, Shoshannah Evans, JBLE-Eustis Youth Program Military Youth of the Year and U.S. Army Col. Laura Hutchinson, 733d Mission Support Group commander, pose with Evans’ award during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. Evans won the award by participating in the Ft. Eustis Youth Program throughout the year, winning a Military Youth of the Month award, and maintaining her honor roll grades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)

JB the Eagle, Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ mascot interacts with a child and their parent during the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling at JBLE, Virginia, April 11, 2025. April is recognized as MoMC to celebrate and acknowledge the unique challenges and sacrifices made by military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)