DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May is designated as Military Appreciation Month to honor those who serve. May 6, the Friday before Mother's Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.

"Military spouses come from every walk of life; not unlike our civilian counterparts, they represent a number of groups," said Sharene Brown, spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. "They are veterans, military members, may have graduate or professional degrees, and may have technical or vocational skills. They may represent themselves as he, she or they; military spouses do not fall into any one particular category."

While there are a few standard ways to join the military, there's no typical path to becoming a military spouse.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond poses for a photo after administering the oath of office to Lt. Col. Justin Spring when he transferred to the U.S. Space Force in July 2021 in the presence of his family in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. The Space Force supports the development of families by partnering with the Air Force to improve access to childcare, housing, employment opportunities and resources. (Courtesy photo)

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