US Service Life May - June 2014 | Page 5

Welcome to U.S. Service Life in the Pikes Peak Region. Summer is almost here! Bring on the warm weather! With Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day approaching, hopefully you and your family will get some time to spend together and appreciate the summer weather and Colorado’s great outdoors. Friday, May 9th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Lea Johnson’s article, The Selfless Sacrifice of a Military Spouse, gives a first hand account of life as a military spouse. She examines the importance of recognizing military spouses because sometimes their devotions, strength, and sacrifices often go unnoticed. Take time to appreciate the spouses that help support you and your military career! Summer in Colorado oft