The Official National Military Appreciation Month Website Established 25 Years Ago - May 1999
April 2024: Twenty Five years ago, National Military Appreciation Month started as a simple idea; to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who serve and have served all while knowing its history. Legislated twice this idea that began with founders Alice Wax, Rita Thompson and Duncan Munro (MSgt USAF Ret) has evolved and adopted across government, commercial and nonprofit entities providing increased national attention & recognition to our military. The first legislation began in 1999 by the United States Senate designating May as National Military Appreciation Month. With the support and sponsorship of the late Senator John McCain, (R-AZ) and Representative Duncan Hunter, (R-CA) of San Diego along with over 50 veteran service organizations. This important legislation states to our service members that we they protect, set aside an entire month to honor, remember and appreciate their patriotism and dedication from their families. In April of 2004, more comprehensive legislation was passed by unanimous consent of both Houses of Congress as H. Con. Res. 328 solidified May as National Military Appreciation Month. Significant military observances for May 2024 includes Loyalty Day (1st) , VE Day (8th) , Military Spouse Appreciation Day (10th), Armed Forces Day (18th), and Memorial Day (27th). This important month honors, remembers, recognized and appreciates all military personnel; the men and women who served throughout our history and all who now serve in uniform. This includes their families a well as the many Americans who hae given their lives in defense of our freedoms we all enjoy today. Please check back as I will continue to update and promote the importance of our American Armed Forces during this Month of May, and embrace the value, dedication and sacrifices of our troops and their families, past, present and future. What was once a team of many, and now it's me. Still pushing forward and looking to volunteers to carry this legacy into tomorrow.
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