    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9819 of October 31, 2018

    National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2018

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we salute the
    brave and dedicated patriots who have worn the uniform of the United
    States, and we celebrate the extraordinary military families whose
    selfless service and sacrifice make our military the finest in the
    world.
    Our Nation's veterans represent the best of America. Generation after
    generation, men and women have answered the call to defend our country
    and our freedom, facing danger and uncertainty with uncommon courage.
    They make tremendous sacrifices by leaving their families to serve
    throughout the homeland and in combat, contingency, and humanitarian
    operations worldwide.
    Our heroes have always relied on their families for strength and
    support. Serving alongside our men and women in uniform are spouses,
    siblings, parents, and children who personify the ideals of patriotism,
    pride, resilience, service above self, and honor. They endure the
    hardships and uncertainty of multiple relocations, extended trainings,
    and deployments because of their admirable devotion to our country and a
    loved one in uniform.
    President Ronald Reagan said, ``America's debt to those who would fight
    for her defense doesn't end the day the uniform comes off.''; Our
    Nation's veterans fulfilled their duty to this country with brave and
    loyal service; it is our moral and solemn obligation to demonstrate to
    them our continuing gratitude, unwavering support, and meaningful
    encouragement.
    I am steadfastly committed to ensuring our veterans and their families
    receive the care and support they deserve. I was pleased to sign into
    law the landmark VA MISSION Act of 2018, which revolutionizes the way
    veterans receive healthcare and other services vital to their lives. The
    Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to raise its standard of
    service, including through the establishment of the first national
    center of excellence for veteran and caregiver research, which will
    improve services and outcomes for patients and their families. I have
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    mandated greater collaboration across the Government to support veterans
    transitioning to civilian life. Additionally, Second Lady Karen Pence
    and I have collaborated on ways to elevate the career and educational
    opportunities for military spouses and children in partnership with
    State, local, and tribal officials.
    It is most appropriate that in this season of gratitude we stop to
    recognize veterans, military families, and those who gave their lives in
    service to this great Nation. We are indebted to these heroes for the
    freedoms we enjoy every day. I ask all Americans to join me in offering
    our sincere thanks to our veterans and the families who love and support
    them.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as
    National Veterans and Military Families Month. I encourage all
    communities, all sectors of society, and all Americans to acknowledge
    and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and
    military families for what they have done and for what they do every day
    to support our great Nation.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
    October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP