In recognition of the service of active-duty and military veterans in the CNMI, the government has declared May as Military Service Appreciation Month.<\/p>\n
In signing the proclamation yesterday at the Multi-Purpose Hall Center, Gov. Juan N. Babauta said that the freedom and security that U.S. citizens enjoy today are a direct result of the sacrifices and continued vigilance of the U.S. Armed Forces throughout history.<\/p>\n
These sacrifices, he said, cannot be repaid and represent the highest example of \u201cservice above self.\u201d<\/p>\n
The governor called on the community to thank veterans and honor the families of active duty personnel for their honorable service.<\/p>\n
Right now, he said, there are 500 CNMI residents serving on active duty, many of them in combat zones.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe owe them our full support and admiration; and we owe it to their families to let them know that we will give them our help in whatever ways we can,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
During the month of May, he urged citizens \u201cto thank a vet for their service, and to recognize the sacrifices of brave men and women and their families as they face the latest threat to America\u2019s freedom: international terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meantime, Governor\u2019s assistant for military affairs Ed Camacho said yesterday that more young people are getting interested in joining the military.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe number is climbing. I\u2019ve got no exact number but the number is climbing. It\u2019s the reason why the age limit was raised to 17-39 from 17-34,\u201d said Camacho.<\/p>\n
Present in yesterday\u2019s proclamation were soldiers, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen; retired veterans; family members of service men and women; and representatives of veterans associations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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