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National Veteran and Military Families Month

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November is National Veteran and Military Families Month

First established in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA, Veterans and Military Families Month is celebrated each November. It is a time to honor those who not only know what service entails firsthand, but also make sacrifices alongside their service members in everyday life.

Veteran and Military Families Month has been a nationally recognized holiday by the U.S. Government every year since its inception, with a tradition of the President signing a declaration to highlight the occasion. 2019’s Presidential Proclamation declared:

During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor and express our deep appreciation for these brave men and women and their families… We recognize the integral role our more than 2.6 million military family members play in supporting our Armed Forces and contributing to their mission.  While our military men and women are serving at home or overseas, it is our duty to provide their families with the resources they need to thrive in our communities… Each warrior who fights for our Nation, along with their families, has earned our eternal gratitude, and I ask that all Americans thank and support them.

The role of military families is to provide a supportive foundation to those men and women who are actively serving, deployed, or training. Separation between service members and their families can stretch for long periods and over long distances, with oftentimes sporadic communication and stressful conditions. In addition to that, military families are faced with frequent moves and a constant need to adapt to new environments.

There are a number of local and national services which provide assistance and showcase their appreciation during this month and throughout the year. Most of these organizations put on events for the military families to enjoy, such as:

If your goal is to show your support, you can do that in a number of ways:

This is not a comprehensive list, but it should get you started. For military families, you can always contact your local Military Family Support Centers for more information on location-specific events for Military Families Month. And don’t forget, November 11th is Veteran’s Day!

 

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