Awareness & Action Calendar / Military Families
May 8, 2026
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Recognizes the spouses who support service members through deployments, relocations, and reintegration.
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September 20, 2026
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
Honors mothers and families who have lost a child in military service.
April 5
Gold Star Spouses Day
Honors surviving spouses of service members who died while serving.
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Month of the Military Child
Recognizes the children of military families and the unique challenges they face.
October 26
National Day of the Deployed
Recognizes service members currently deployed and the families supporting them at home.