[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