Military Spouse Day, 2025

The proclamation designates May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Day, encouraging the public to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It acknowledges the challenges faced by military spouses, including a 21 percent unemployment rate and a 25 percent wage gap compared to civilian counterparts. The proclamation also highlights efforts to improve military spouse employment, such as enhancing job opportunities within the Federal Government, expanding licensure portability, and increasing remote and flexible job options.