Thank You!

May is Military Appreciation Month, and tomorrow is Armed Forces Day. So, this is a good time to thank the men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.

While we look forward to an evening out with our spouse or tucking our children in bed at night, our men and women in uniform -- husbands and wives, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers -- endure long deployments away from their loved ones.

While we enjoy the luxuries of modern life, our troops make the best of every situation they are in, wherever they are, no matter how difficult the circumstances or conditions.

And while we far too often take our rights for granted, every man and woman in the military is prepared to risk their lives for our freedom and our rights.

If you know someone currently serving our country in uniform, please take a moment to thank them. Let them know their sacrifice and service are deeply appreciated. And if you know a military spouse, be certain to thank them, too. They may not be in uniform, but they are also serving in essential ways.

To all those who stand guard defending our freedom, a grateful nation thanks you!