Military Spouse Appreciation Day is just a small token of appreciation for everything military spouses do, said Garrison Commander Col. James Ellerson Jr.
"Even though we do this one time a year, the reality of it is we need to do this more often because we as Service members clearly understand that we couldn't do the things that we do if it wasn't for the spouses supporting us on a regular basis," Ellerson said to a crowd filled of spouses at the Main Exchange.
Fort Jackson celebrated Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 12 with a cake cutting ceremony at the Main Exchange.
Spouses attending received a tote bag of goodies and carnations.
"This is a really small token," said Ellerson. "We really appreciate the military spouses and 'thank you' for all the things that you do."
Afterwards, spouses walked in a fashion show wearing clothing found in the Exchange.
May is National Military Appreciation Month. As a part of the celebration, every Friday before Mother's Day is Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson said Families are the reason the military is able to complete its mission.
"Everyday I'm in awe of how spouses balance all of the demands of their Family life, career, kids and balancing the checkbook, and then be able to manage their Soldier," he said. "And we Soldiers are a handful sometimes, without question."
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