Archive for May, 2008

May 9th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May 09 2008

Published by under Events,Support Services & Resources

I’ve spent the past week attending different events recognizing military spouses from the White House to events sponsored by Military Spouse magazine and the Military Newspapers of Virginia recognizing spouses who have made tremendous contributions to their communities. It’s clear that the leadership is making a big effort to support and recognize military spouses because they understand that family quality of life issues are important to both recruiting and retention. They know that your contributions are numerous and they matter.

Hearing the stories behind the awards and recognitions, one thing stood out…. even after years of increased op tempo and back to back deployments, you all are still doing just as much to support fellow spouses and better your community at large. That spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy is what sets the military spouse community apart. It doesn’t matter how much you’re missing your loved one who is probably thousands of miles away, or how worried you are, you still find time to give back and take care of others. There is no question in my mind that it is your spirit and your unflagging support that make it possible for your spouse to do what they do. Military life is not for the faint of heart and it’s great to see military spouses getting the attention you deserve.

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

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A note from the President

May 05 2008

Published by under News

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

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For Immediate Release May 5, 2008

MILITARY SPOUSE DAY, 2008

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America’s Armed Forces during times of war and peace.

The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for independence. Martha Washington boosted the morale of her husband’s troops by visiting battlefields and tending to the wounded. Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served our Nation accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and families.

While our men and women in uniform are protecting our country’s founding ideals of liberty, democracy, and justice, their spouses live with uncommon challenges, endure sleepless nights, and spend long periods raising children alone. Many military spouses are also committed volunteers, serving other military families and local communities. Our Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our military families, and we are inspired by their courage, strength, and leadership.

On Military Spouse Day and throughout the year, we honor the commitment spouses have made to freedom’s cause. To learn about ways to support our troops and their spouses and families, I encourage all Americans to visit www.americasupportsyou.mil.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2008, as Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their gratitude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United States Armed Forces.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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