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As a nation, we observe and participate in various national cultural and social awareness events through mass media attention and educational curriculum.  However, we have not allocated appropriate recognition of the most important presence in the world today, an entity that impacts each and every American in a significant way, the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements.  It allows Americans to educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through the participation of the community with those who serve encouraging patriotism and love for America.

This month gives the nation a time and place on which to focus and draw attention to our many expressions of appreciation and recognition of our armed services via numerous venues and also to recall and learn about our fast American history.

National Military Appreciation Month (May) includes Loyalty Day (1st), VE Day(8th), Military Spouse Day (12th), Armed Forces Day (20th), and Memorial Day (29th).  This very important month honors, remembers, recognizes and appreciates all military personnel; those men and women who have served throughout our history and all who now serve in uniform and their families as well as those Americans who have given their lives in defense of our freedoms we all enjoy today.

It recognizes those on active duty in all branches of the services, the National Guard and Reserves plus retirees, veterans, and all of their families – well over 90 million Americans and more than 230 years of our nation’s history.  Let us celebrate them just as we celebrate the other important entities that make up this wonderful country of ours.

Visit the official website here. 

A DOZEN WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY!

#1 Fly the Flag on your house, car or business during May.
#2 Send an e-mail or letter of thanks through A Million Thanks
#3 Send a care package to a soldier through USOCARES
#4 Organize an event in your own community, and at your workplace.
#5 Ask your elected officials at all levels to recognize our Military.
#6 Wear a Support Our Troops wristban or shirt.
#7 Register your support at America Supports You!
#8 Ask Libraries, schools, organizations to participate in recognizing our Armed Forces.
#9 Ask Local media to feature stories about the military.
#10 When you see a person in a military uniform, shake their hand and say, “Thank You For Serving Our Country”.
#11 Raise Funds for Military Charities.
#12 Hire a Veteran - Visit HIRE A VET FIRST for more information.