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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 9
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day each May, honoring the crucial support, sacrifices, and contributions of military spouses to the Armed Forces’ readiness and well-being.Established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, it’s a day for the nation to recognize the challenges military spouses face, such as frequent moves and deployments, acknowledging them as essential to military strength and community resilience, with events held globally by military organizations.