Veteran and Military families experience unique challenges related to military life and culture. These include deployments, separations, relocations, and reunifications among other challenges. National Veterans & Military Families Month was established to recognize the daily sacrifices made by active duty, Guard and Reserve military families..
Key Messages for Communicators
- The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who fight to defend our liberty embody courage, patriotism, and loyalty. These patriots safeguard the values that keep our great Nation strong.
- America’s military men and women and their families are vital to the security and prosperity of our Nation. We have a responsibility to protect and serve those who have made countless sacrifices for love of country.
- 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.
- Our obligation to our military men and women does not end after their time in uniform. We are a Nation that leaves no American behind, and that includes our veterans and their family members. Together, we remain committed to fostering a national community of support for these brave heroes and their families.
- Military families serve right along with their military member and it is very important to empower families with access to support programs and services, when they need them. This is especially important during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Suggested social media message: Military and veterans families serve too, and face many unique challenges. During National Veterans and Military Family Month, we thank you for all the ways you support service members! #milfam #vetfam