When is Day of the Deployed?
October 26th is Day of the Deployed.
What is Day of the Deployed?
Deployment is tough on families. It’s hard on soldiers too. To recognize the courage and the sacrifices our soldiers make, Day of the Deployed sets apart time to celebrate our deployed troops and their families.
Every U.S. military branch deploys soldiers. Deployment can be challenging in many ways, and the determination of our soldiers is admirable. A glimpse at the different service branch anthems tells the tale. Our troops keep rolling on, often into the wild blue yonder, always full speed ahead. They fight through storms and wind, and some—at least, according to the Marine Corps anthem—guard the streets of heaven.
Our troops sacrifice time with their families. Sometimes they even sacrifice their lives on foreign soil. Remember the deployed, and remember their families. Celebrate the bravery of our troops on Day of the Deployed.
Fun facts about Day of the Deployed!
Most military spouses are women around the age of 35.
Over 2 million U.S. kids have had a parent deployed at least once since 2001.
Weekends are often the hardest times for the families of deployed soldiers.
Military spouses have to fill the shoes of two parents during deployments.
Shelle Michaels Aberle of North Dakota created this day in 2006. By 2012, all 50 states celebrated Day of the Deployed.
How to celebrate Day of the Deployed:
Send care packages to deployed troops. Include notes of encouragement and gratitude.
Donate to organizations that support our troops, both current members and veterans.
Wear a yellow ribbon to remember folks who serve our country far from home.
Support military families! Cook them meals, repair things around the house, or just babysit the kids to give military spouses a break.
What’s the hashtag for Day of the Deployed?
Use #DayOfTheDeployed on social media to support deployed troops and their families.