    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10114 of October 30, 2020
    National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Our Nation's service members--past and present--and their families
    represent the very best of America. Motivated by patriotism and love of
    country, our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and
    Space Warfighters serve at home and abroad with professionalism,
    ingenuity, integrity, and devotion. Their families always stand beside
    them in their missions and as they transition to civilian life. During
    National Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the loved
    ones of our country's men and women in uniform and recognize the
    sacrifices they have made in support of our Nation's heroes.
    When I first took office, I pledged to our Armed Forces that I would
    always have their backs; and that means providing for military families
    as well. The demands and challenges of military life are shared by the
    loved ones of our heroes. Spouses, parents, siblings, and children often
    shoulder increased burdens and responsibilities when their servicemen
    and women are called to duty. Military families, and especially spouses
    have to endure the stress of frequent relocations and deal with job
    searches under state licensing regulations that can prevent them from
    working in their chosen occupations. To address this issue, my
    Administration eliminated unnecessary and cumbersome red tape that
    stifled career opportunities for military spouses, and the Department of
    Defense has implemented programs to enhance childcare opportunities for
    military families.
    Too many veterans carry painful memories and bear physical and emotional
    scars from their service. We will never forget our veterans who are
    suffering from mental health issues or the military families that are
    left behind by veteran suicide. As President, I have prioritized
    changing the culture surrounding mental health and promoting a society
    that recognizes the infinite value and purpose of every life. Last year,
    I mobilized every available Federal resource to develop and implement
    the President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Trag-

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    edy of Suicide. I also fought for and secured a record $8.6 billion in
    funding for mental health services in the most recent Department of
    Veterans Affairs appropriations bill. In October, I signed the Commander
    John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which
    will bolster these efforts even further. Like never before, we are using
    a whole-of-government approach to better understand and prevent suicide.
    No American warrior should ever be forgotten, and no military family
    should ever be left behind.
    Since the beginning of my Administration, it has been a top priority and
    my solemn pledge to honor, equip, and protect our service members,
    veterans, and their families. My commitment has not wavered. America's
    military might is essential to our safety, prosperity, and national
    security. Caring for the brave Americans in our Armed Forces, and their
    families, and upholding our sacred obligation to those who have served
    with honor is the least we can do for those who have given so much for
    so many. This month, we pledge our gratitude to every man and woman
    currently serving this Nation in uniform, to all
    our veterans who helped preserve and defend our precious freedom, and to
    every family member who shares in the service and sacrifice of military
    life. My Administration will never stop fighting to enhance and improve
    the quality of life for these exceptional Americans.
    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 2020 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 thirtieth day of
    October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP