Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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2023 Date	May 12, 2023
2024 Date	May 10, 2024

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day in 2023

Friday, May 12

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors and emphasizes the importance of the spouses of the military. This day aims to highlight family support as fundamental to the success of the military. Spouses and families are deemed silent heroes for their continued support of those within the military. Organized events honoring military spouses are typically held on this day.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day was established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. It is observed annually on the Friday before Mother's Day.

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On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the bravery, kindness, compassion, and hard work of our military spouses around the world. Every day, we work to honor your service and sacrifice and ensure you have the support you need no matter where your military journey… https://t.co/zB42cvpvi7 https://t.co/glztT913eH
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 12, 2023

The spouses and partners of our service members are the bedrock of our armed forces and their communities. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the tremendous sacrifices they make every day in service to our nation.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) May 12, 2023

Military Spouse Appreciation Day ❤️ We chose this life because we love our partner And in this life, we're often faced with risk This life isn’t an easy one. It asks a lot of our service members, our children & ourselves But at the end of the day, I'm Proud to be MARINE wife. https://t.co/oEIUCyRv6u
— 👑💥 Serenity 💥👑 (@polishprincessh) May 12, 2023

Military Spouse Appreciation Day facts

According to the Department of Labor, in 2022, about 92% of military spouses were women.
According to the Department of Labor, about 22% of military spouses in the labor force were unemployed in 2022.
According to the Department of Labor, about 30% of military spouses have a four-year degree. About 15% have an advanced degree.

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Updated 05:02 A Proclamation on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2023 | The White House

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Opinion: On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, this is what a military spouse would appreciate | CNN

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Unseen valor: The League of Wives Memorial Project on Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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Monday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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Top things to do for this observance

Sign up for the Blue Star Families virtual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Town Hall.
Explore the different kinds of military spouse benefits.
Learn about the different resources and opportunities available for military spouses. Some military spouses may face frequent relocation. As such, the US Department of Labor provides licensing reimburement programs and other resources to help spouses.

References and related sites

veteran.com: Military Spouse Appreciation Day

www.dol.gov: Military Spouses Fact Sheet

bluestarfam.org: Military Spouse Facts 2021

federalnewsnetwork.com: FederalNewsNetwork Military Spouses Stats 2021

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