Military Appreciation Month
May marks the anniversary of many historic achievements in military history as well as Memorial Day.
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June 12, 2024
This May, the American College Center for Military and Veterans Affairs encourages individuals to take time to remember.
In 1999, the United States Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation month to provide citizens the opportunity to publicly honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and services of members of the armed forces, past and present.
According to Military.Com, “the month plays a crucial role in raising awareness and understanding the challenges faced by the military community and provides a platform for education and dialogue about the experiences of service members, veterans, and their families.”
The month highlights several military anniversaries and events including Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Children of Fallen Patriots Day, U.S. Armed Forces Day, and provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on those who gave all on Memorial Day.
May was chosen because of the military’s historic achievements throughout the month including Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which commemorated the end of WWII in Europe in 1945.
There are numerous opportunities for citizens to show their appreciation, including attending events in their local community, purchasing a meal for a service member in uniform, volunteering at a VA hospital or veterans’ shelter, donating to a veterans’ charity, or sending a care package.
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