Special from Master Chief Petty Officer
of the Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty
Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following message
to the fleet in honor of Navy spouses May 11.
"Shipmates,
Military Spouse Appreciation Day,
although officially recognized May 11 this year, should be a daily occurrence.
Our spouses work as hard as we do making
sure our homes and families are well looked after and allowing us to focus on
America's missions.
Our spouses have to pay the bills, fix
the cars, build science projects, and most times work a full time job
themselves. They are also the ones who may have to answer the door when someone
in uniform knocks and delivers a message no one ever wants to hear.
All over the globe, the proud men and
women who support our Navy's Sailors consistently answer the call of sacrifice.
It takes a truly remarkable person to endure the separation and stress of being
married to a Sailor - it takes a unique set of gifts. And all of you who proudly
stand beside our Navy men and women do so quietly, offering your prayers,
kindness, and love, while seeking nothing in return. If Sailors are the
backbone of the Navy, then truly our families are the Navy's heart and soul.
For without all of you, there would be nothing to protect and defend.
On behalf of my wife, Bobbi, and myself,
I would like to personally thank each and every one of you who continue to
advocate for and offer your unending support to our shipmates every day, and to
also thank you for everything you do to make our Navy and our Nation the
greatest and strongest on earth.
HOOYAH Navy spouses! We are all so proud
of all you do for us!
Very Respectfully,
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Rick West"
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