May 1-May 31 is National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month, also known as Military Appreciation Month, is a month-long observance  recognized in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently in the military or have resigned from duty. Each year, the observance runs from May 1 to May 31.

Senator John McCain proposed the month long observance on February 9, 1999. On May 30, 1999, Congress designated National Military Appreciation Month as a month-long observance. Congress chose May because many military related observances such as Memorial Day and Loyalty Day are celebrated and observed on that date. Congress recognized the month after an unanimous vote of 93-0 in April of that year.

Thank you for your service!