Members of the US Army prepare to place American flags on graves at Arlington National Cemetery on May 25, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia in preparation for Memorial Day. (Photo Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images) May is designated as National Military Appreciation Month to recognize and honor all U.S.
service members. During the month, Armed Forces Day and Military Spouses Appreciation Day are celebrated, according to Military.com.
Military Spouses Appreciation Day is designated as the Friday before Mother’s Day, falling on May 6 this year. Armed Forces Day falls on the third Saturday each year.
The month culminates with the celebration of Memorial Day, which is held annually on the last Monday to honor those who have died in American wars.